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1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R17 JAW

R17 JAW

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 435,509 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15 May 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
435,509 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 May 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc
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R17 JAW Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
  • 435,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

R17 JAW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Nov 2026, 09:22
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R17 JAW) between March 2006 and April 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 April 2026 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: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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.

PASS
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ADVISORY

R17 JAW Mileage History

  1. 21/03/2006191,779 mi
  2. 22/03/2007214,575 mi+22,796 mi
  3. 25/03/2008231,026 mi+16,451 mi
  4. 05/03/2009246,155 mi+15,129 mi
  5. 24/03/2010262,742 mi+16,587 mi
  6. 22/03/2011277,777 mi+15,035 mi
  7. 13/03/2012294,498 mi+16,721 mi
  8. 20/03/2013311,761 mi+17,263 mi
  9. 19/03/2014329,857 mi+18,096 mi
  10. 23/03/2015344,337 mi+14,480 mi
  11. 09/03/2016353,643 mi+9,306 mi
  12. 20/03/2017367,204 mi+13,561 mi
  13. 07/03/2018378,781 mi+11,577 mi
  14. 19/03/2019389,978 mi+11,197 mi
  15. 18/03/2020399,041 mi+9,063 mi
  16. 11/03/2021404,579 mi+5,538 mi
  17. 17/05/2022407,466 mi+2,887 mi
  18. 17/05/2023414,757 mi+7,291 mi
  19. 10/05/2024425,554 mi+10,797 mi
  20. 12/05/2025430,153 mi+4,599 mi
  21. 22/04/2026435,509 mi+5,356 mi
  22. 22/04/2026435,509 mi

Average of roughly 12,133 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)

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1998 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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