1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R65 RBL
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/06/1998. Recorded mileage 203,943 miles. MOT valid until 09/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,943 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
R65 RBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2026
- 203,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R65 RBL Mileage History
- 01/11/2022192,683 mi
- 08/12/2023197,109 mi+4,426 mi
- 08/12/2023197,109 mi
- 08/01/2025201,189 mi+4,080 mi
- 10/01/2026203,943 mi+2,754 mi
Average of roughly 3,528 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R65 RBL 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 (R65 RBL) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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