1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R4 DCJ
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 84,306 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R4 DCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 84,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R4 DCJ 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 (R4 DCJ) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R4 DCJ Mileage History
- 14/07/202382,473 mi
- 11/07/202483,442 mi+969 mi
- 11/07/202483,442 mi
- 30/06/202584,306 mi+864 mi
- 30/06/202584,306 mi
Average of roughly 934 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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