1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R764 AMS
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 200,478 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R764 AMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 200,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R764 AMS Mileage History
- 17/03/2023198,933 mi
- 08/03/2024199,395 mi+462 mi
- 14/03/2025199,841 mi+446 mi
- 29/08/2025199,854 mi+13 mi
- 20/08/2026200,478 mi+624 mi
Average of roughly 451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R764 AMS 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 (R764 AMS) between March 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 27 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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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