The road tax status for R803 ERW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R803 ERW?

The MOT for R803 ERW is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R803 ERW?

The recorded mileage for R803 ERW is 76,190 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R803 ERW ULEZ compliant?

No, R803 ERW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R803 ERW

R803 ERW

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/04/1998. Recorded mileage 76,190 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 25/04/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 76,190 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 76,190 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2495cc

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R803 ERW Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
76,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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R803 ERW Mileage History

22/09/202275,226 mi
03/02/202375,230 mi+4 mi
15/04/202575,592 mi+362 mi
17/04/202575,596 mi+4 mi
27/04/202676,190 mi+594 mi

Average of roughly 268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R803 ERW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 13:59

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R803 ERW) between September 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 April 2026 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 (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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: “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering Ar”; “Fuel system component leaking number 4 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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