1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R573 BAU
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 160,268 km. MOT valid until 11/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 160,268 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2500cc
R573 BAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 160,268 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R573 BAU Odometer History
- 13/05/2022141,577 mi
- 04/07/2023148,718 mi+7,141 mi
- 13/08/2024153,250 mi+4,532 mi
- 13/08/2025156,473 km
- 11/08/2026160,268 km+3,795 km
Average of roughly 4,401 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R573 BAU 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 (R573 BAU) between May 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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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