1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R442 BDU
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 112,047 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R442 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 112,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R442 BDU 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 (R442 BDU) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (2”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
R442 BDU Mileage History
- 03/05/2024111,904 mi
- 25/04/2025111,915 mi+11 mi
- 09/05/2025111,915 mi
- 06/05/2026112,047 mi+132 mi
- 06/05/2026112,047 mi
Average of roughly 71 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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