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1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WIJ 425

WIJ 425

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/02/1998. Recorded mileage 131,798 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/01/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc

WIJ 425 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
  • 131,798 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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WIJ 425 Mileage History

  1. 17/12/2021122,208 mi
  2. 21/12/2022126,037 mi+3,829 mi
  3. 03/01/2024127,913 mi+1,876 mi
  4. 16/01/2025129,788 mi+1,875 mi
  5. 16/01/2026131,798 mi+2,010 mi

Average of roughly 2,349 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WIJ 425 MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (WIJ 425) between December 2021 and January 2026.

The record contains 5 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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