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1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VIW 7043

VIW 7043

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 129,885 miles. MOT valid until 11/01/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/01/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2500cc

VIW 7043 Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
  • 129,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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VIW 7043 Mileage History

  1. 30/11/2021112,747 mi
  2. 17/08/2023120,314 mi+7,567 mi
  3. 16/12/2024127,371 mi+7,057 mi
  4. 12/01/2026129,885 mi+2,514 mi

Average of roughly 4,163 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

VIW 7043 MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (VIW 7043) between November 2021 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

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