1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J2 FWL
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/02/1998. Recorded mileage 220,836 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,836 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
J2 FWL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 220,836 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: 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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J2 FWL Mileage History
- 10/01/2022216,357 mi
- 15/07/2024218,444 mi+2,087 mi
- 08/07/2025220,836 mi+2,392 mi
- 08/07/2025220,836 mi
Average of roughly 1,283 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
J2 FWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (J2 FWL) between January 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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