1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WJI 8444
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15/05/1998. Recorded mileage 199,804 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2495cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
WJI 8444 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 199,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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WJI 8444 Mileage History
- 25/08/2021173,122 mi
- 25/08/2022183,679 mi+10,557 mi
- 27/08/2022183,709 mi+30 mi
- 10/11/2023192,305 mi+8,596 mi
- 22/05/2025199,804 mi+7,499 mi
Average of roughly 7,135 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WJI 8444 MOT History
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 (WJI 8444) between August 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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