1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D8 RFD
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/03/1998. Recorded mileage 227,634 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,634 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.
D8 RFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2025
- 227,634 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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D8 RFD Mileage History
- 20/02/2023220,784 mi
- 07/02/2024225,506 mi+4,722 mi
- 09/02/2024225,509 mi+3 mi
- 28/02/2025227,634 mi+2,125 mi
- 28/02/2025227,634 mi
Average of roughly 3,386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D8 RFD 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 (D8 RFD) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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