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1998 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

TOW 163T

Vehicle Insight Summary

1998 LAND ROVER DEFENDER — Diesel, 2500cc. This vehicle has 151,289 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Valid

Expires 07/12/2026

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 151,289
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2500cc

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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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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

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Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Land Rover Defender (TOW 163T) from 1998 show a total of 5 MOT tests between December 2022 and November 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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