1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R334 AMS
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 213,388 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,388 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
R334 AMS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 213,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R334 AMS Mileage History
- 28/07/2022203,428 mi
- 23/02/2024208,556 mi+5,128 mi
- 09/09/2025213,388 mi+4,832 mi
Average of roughly 3,194 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R334 AMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R334 AMS) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 31 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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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