LAND ROVER DEFENDER1998 · 2.5L Diesel

R97 BOF

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1998 LAND ROVER DEFENDER? It's a Diesel with a 2495cc engine showing 137,752 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 09/10/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 137,752
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2495cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Land Rover Defender (R97 BOF) from 1998 show a total of 5 MOT tests between August 2022 and September 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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