1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F37 RUT
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 129,555 miles. MOT valid until 06/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,555 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
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F37 RUT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 129,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F37 RUT Mileage History
- 13/12/2022104,510 mi
- 03/01/2024111,658 mi+7,148 mi
- 21/12/2024121,726 mi+10,068 mi
- 06/01/2026129,555 mi+7,829 mi
- 07/01/2026129,555 mi
Average of roughly 8,159 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F37 RUT 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 (F37 RUT) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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