1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R134 FKV
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/06/1998. Recorded mileage 79,493 miles. MOT valid until 21/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,493 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
R134 FKV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 79,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
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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R134 FKV Mileage History
- 15/11/200635,102 mi
- 06/11/200739,405 mi+4,303 mi
- 06/01/200943,064 mi+3,659 mi
- 23/12/200945,166 mi+2,102 mi
- 12/01/201045,195 mi+29 mi
- 24/01/201147,269 mi+2,074 mi
- 25/01/201147,292 mi+23 mi
- 23/01/201250,298 mi+3,006 mi
- 23/01/201351,358 mi+1,060 mi
- 23/01/201453,484 mi+2,126 mi
- 26/01/201555,663 mi+2,179 mi
- 10/02/201555,686 mi+23 mi
- 09/02/201657,895 mi+2,209 mi
- 07/02/201760,951 mi+3,056 mi
- 07/02/201760,951 mi
- 06/02/201863,366 mi+2,415 mi
- 21/02/201863,434 mi+68 mi
- 22/02/201965,287 mi+1,853 mi
- 13/02/202067,266 mi+1,979 mi
- 20/02/202067,279 mi+13 mi
- 19/02/202169,359 mi+2,080 mi
- 17/02/202270,932 mi+1,573 mi
- 16/02/202371,970 mi+1,038 mi
- 16/02/202371,970 mi
- 15/02/202473,145 mi+1,175 mi
- 18/02/202574,215 mi+1,070 mi
- 18/02/202679,493 mi+5,278 mi
Average of roughly 2,305 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
R134 FKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R134 FKV) between November 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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