1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R602 CNP
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/06/1998. Recorded mileage 153,845 miles. MOT valid until 31/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,845 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
R602 CNP Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 153,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
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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R602 CNP Mileage History
- 26/05/200670,753 mi
- 15/05/200774,954 mi+4,201 mi
- 17/05/200774,626 mi-328 mi
- 27/05/200879,207 mi+4,581 mi
- 27/05/200982,724 mi+3,517 mi
- 27/05/200982,724 mi
- 13/05/201086,108 mi+3,384 mi
- 02/06/201189,613 mi+3,505 mi
- 02/06/201189,613 mi
- 31/05/201292,799 mi+3,186 mi
- 29/05/201395,629 mi+2,830 mi
- 27/05/201498,572 mi+2,943 mi
- 27/05/2015101,796 mi+3,224 mi
- 02/06/2016105,836 mi+4,040 mi
- 09/06/2016105,961 mi+125 mi
- 22/05/2017109,375 mi+3,414 mi
- 21/05/2018113,011 mi+3,636 mi
- 31/05/2019116,872 mi+3,861 mi
- 02/06/2020121,335 mi+4,463 mi
- 02/06/2021126,649 mi+5,314 mi
- 02/06/2021126,649 mi
- 24/05/2022132,732 mi+6,083 mi
- 23/05/2023137,627 mi+4,895 mi
- 23/05/2023137,630 mi+3 mi
- 21/05/2024143,586 mi+5,956 mi
- 21/05/2024143,591 mi+5 mi
- 02/06/2025148,963 mi+5,372 mi
- 02/06/2025148,967 mi+4 mi
- 18/05/2026153,839 mi+4,872 mi
- 19/05/2026153,845 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,159 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R602 CNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R602 CNP) between May 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Offside Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become d”; “Nearside Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become ”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1”.
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