1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R32 TBC
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 130,301 miles. MOT valid until 25/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,301 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
R32 TBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 130,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R32 TBC Mileage History
- 25/06/2022127,878 mi
- 23/06/2023128,700 mi+822 mi
- 18/06/2024129,331 mi+631 mi
- 17/06/2025129,823 mi+492 mi
- 17/06/2026130,301 mi+478 mi
Average of roughly 609 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R32 TBC 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 (R32 TBC) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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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