The road tax status for R148 GFF is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R148 GFF?

The MOT for R148 GFF is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R148 GFF?

The recorded mileage for R148 GFF is 185,059 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R148 GFF ULEZ compliant?

No, R148 GFF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R148 GFF

R148 GFF

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/08/1997. Recorded mileage 185,059 miles. MOT valid until 13/11/2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/11/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 185,059 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 185,059 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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R148 GFF Key Findings

17 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
185,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

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R148 GFF Mileage History

10/01/2006147,951 mi
13/01/2006147,951 mi
16/01/2007157,761 mi+9,810 mi
19/01/2007157,785 mi+24 mi
15/01/2008166,791 mi+9,006 mi
17/01/2008166,807 mi+16 mi
23/01/2009172,673 mi+5,866 mi
26/01/2009172,673 mi
25/02/2010175,802 mi+3,129 mi
26/02/2010175,802 mi
03/06/2011177,060 mi+1,258 mi
01/06/2012179,030 mi+1,970 mi
23/07/2015183,237 mi+4,207 mi
24/10/2016183,351 mi+114 mi
25/11/2021183,476 mi+125 mi
14/11/2025185,059 mi+1,583 mi
14/11/2025185,059 mi

Average of roughly 1,870 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

R148 GFF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 05:15

MOT Analysis

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17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R148 GFF) between January 2006 and November 2025.

The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.

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