1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J2 MVJ
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/05/1998. Recorded mileage 137,200 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,200 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 MVJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2025
- 137,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
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 MVJ Mileage History
- 18/11/2021136,285 mi
- 18/10/2023136,933 mi+648 mi
- 02/10/2024137,193 mi+260 mi
- 05/02/2025137,200 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 284 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
J2 MVJ 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 MVJ) between November 2021 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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