1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C1 WRM
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/11/1998. Recorded mileage 86,433 miles. MOT valid until 09/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,433 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
C1 WRM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 86,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C1 WRM Mileage History
- 05/04/202280,693 mi
- 23/03/202381,761 mi+1,068 mi
- 04/04/202482,567 mi+806 mi
- 04/04/202583,099 mi+532 mi
- 11/09/202686,433 mi+3,334 mi
Average of roughly 1,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C1 WRM 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 (C1 WRM) between April 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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.
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