1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R314 ABT
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 38,738 km. MOT valid until 22/08/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 38,738 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2495cc
R314 ABT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 38,738 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R314 ABT Odometer History
- 27/06/202238,690 km
- 24/08/202638,738 km+48 km
Average of roughly 12 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R314 ABT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R314 ABT) between June 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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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