1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R78 EPP
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/06/1998. Recorded mileage 123,321 miles. MOT valid until 19/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,321 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
R78 EPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 123,321 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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R78 EPP Mileage History
- 30/01/2023117,785 mi
- 31/01/2024120,636 mi+2,851 mi
- 30/01/2025122,282 mi+1,646 mi
- 20/03/2026123,321 mi+1,039 mi
- 20/03/2026123,321 mi
Average of roughly 1,766 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R78 EPP 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 (R78 EPP) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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