1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 85 DMV
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 148,261 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,261 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
85 DMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2024
- 148,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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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85 DMV Mileage History
- 10/08/2022142,671 mi
- 14/08/2023145,308 mi+2,637 mi
- 15/08/2023145,311 mi+3 mi
- 22/08/2024148,258 mi+2,947 mi
- 13/09/2024148,261 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,669 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
85 DMV 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 (85 DMV) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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