1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R52 LRF
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/03/1998. Recorded mileage 112,266 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,266 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
R52 LRF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 112,266 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.
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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R52 LRF Mileage History
- 01/05/2023106,763 mi
- 15/05/2023106,829 mi+66 mi
- 21/05/2023106,915 mi+86 mi
- 19/05/2024109,362 mi+2,447 mi
- 22/04/2025112,266 mi+2,904 mi
Average of roughly 2,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R52 LRF 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 (R52 LRF) between May 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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