1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R752 JSF
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 96,984 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,984 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
R752 JSF Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2009
- 96,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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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R752 JSF Mileage History
- 07/07/200668,407 mi
- 08/07/200668,407 mi
- 11/07/200775,296 mi+6,889 mi
- 21/01/200876,849 mi+1,553 mi
- 28/11/200886,739 mi+9,890 mi
- 03/12/200886,739 mi
- 05/12/200996,984 mi+10,245 mi
Average of roughly 8,371 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
R752 JSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R752 JSF) between July 2006 and December 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)”.
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