The road tax status for R158 CDU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R158 CDU?

The MOT for R158 CDU is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 July 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R158 CDU?

The recorded mileage for R158 CDU is 180,738 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R158 CDU ULEZ compliant?

No, R158 CDU 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

1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R158 CDU

R158 CDU

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/05/1998. Recorded mileage 180,738 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 24/07/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 180,738 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 24/07/2025

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Mileage: 180,738 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2495cc

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R158 CDU Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2024
180,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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R158 CDU Mileage History

28/03/200673,548 mi
18/04/200789,145 mi+15,597 mi
31/03/2008103,153 mi+14,008 mi
01/04/2008103,153 mi
18/03/2009115,338 mi+12,185 mi
18/03/2009115,338 mi
09/04/2010129,859 mi+14,521 mi
25/03/2011141,688 mi+11,829 mi
20/07/2012151,046 mi+9,358 mi
21/02/2013151,089 mi+43 mi
20/02/2014161,051 mi+9,962 mi
21/02/2014161,051 mi
24/02/2015165,858 mi+4,807 mi
24/02/2015165,858 mi
08/02/2016167,437 mi+1,579 mi
11/02/2016167,448 mi+11 mi
15/02/2017170,787 mi+3,339 mi
05/02/2018173,818 mi+3,031 mi
08/02/2019176,975 mi+3,157 mi
20/02/2019177,023 mi+48 mi
22/02/2019177,025 mi+2 mi
25/02/2020178,596 mi+1,571 mi
19/02/2021179,686 mi+1,090 mi
22/02/2021179,686 mi
07/03/2022180,157 mi+471 mi
11/05/2022180,188 mi+31 mi
01/09/2023180,414 mi+226 mi
19/09/2023180,480 mi+66 mi
11/07/2024180,690 mi+210 mi
26/07/2024180,738 mi+48 mi

Average of roughly 5,848 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

R158 CDU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 17:05

MOT Analysis

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R158 CDU) between March 2006 and July 2024.

The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 26 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 78 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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