The road tax status for B498 ENT is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for B498 ENT?

The MOT for B498 ENT is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 February 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of B498 ENT?

The recorded mileage for B498 ENT is 44,988 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is B498 ENT ULEZ compliant?

No, B498 ENT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1984 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B498 ENT

B498 ENT

1984 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Aug 1984. Recorded mileage 44,988 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1984 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 28 Feb 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 44,988 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1984

Engine

2495cc

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B498 ENT Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2025
44,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)

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B498 ENT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 03:57

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Land Rover Defender (B498 ENT) between February 2006 and February 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 10 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 37 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery tray excessively corroded. (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.

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B498 ENT Mileage History

09/02/2006102,736 mi
18/02/2006102,849 mi+113 mi
20/02/2007107,984 mi+5,135 mi
22/02/2008112,388 mi+4,404 mi
27/02/2008112,388 mi
06/02/2009117,410 mi+5,022 mi
10/02/2011128,536 mi+11,126 mi
16/02/2012131,550 mi+3,014 mi
16/02/2012131,550 mi
06/02/201323,888 mi-107,662 mi
11/02/201426,603 mi+2,715 mi
11/02/201426,603 mi
24/02/201528,089 mi+1,486 mi
27/02/201528,089 mi
12/02/201628,872 mi+783 mi
10/02/201731,613 mi+2,741 mi
02/02/201833,274 mi+1,661 mi
02/02/201833,274 mi
13/02/201935,647 mi+2,373 mi
14/02/202037,268 mi+1,621 mi
23/02/202138,815 mi+1,547 mi
09/02/202240,630 mi+1,815 mi
10/02/202240,637 mi+7 mi
13/02/202342,202 mi+1,565 mi
19/02/202443,410 mi+1,208 mi
29/02/202443,460 mi+50 mi
06/02/202544,979 mi+1,519 mi
10/02/202544,988 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly -3,039 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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