1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DFR 8
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 131,410 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,410 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
DFR 8 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 131,410 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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DFR 8 Mileage History
- 30/12/2022120,264 mi
- 06/03/2024125,248 mi+4,984 mi
- 05/04/2024125,412 mi+164 mi
- 30/05/2025131,396 mi+5,984 mi
- 02/06/2025131,410 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 4,600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DFR 8 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 (DFR 8) between December 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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