1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A28 RAD
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 198,208 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A28 RAD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 198,208 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.
A28 RAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (A28 RAD) between February 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
A28 RAD Mileage History
- 04/02/2022194,933 mi
- 08/12/2025198,208 mi+3,275 mi
Average of roughly 853 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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