1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R271 CUR
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/11/1998. Recorded mileage 176,759 miles. MOT valid until 17/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,759 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
R271 CUR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2026
- 176,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R271 CUR Mileage History
- 19/10/2022155,043 mi
- 11/10/2023159,743 mi+4,700 mi
- 30/09/2024166,628 mi+6,885 mi
- 08/10/2025171,820 mi+5,192 mi
- 19/09/2026176,759 mi+4,939 mi
Average of roughly 5,542 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R271 CUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R271 CUR) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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