1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R828 AJO
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 121,627 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R828 AJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 121,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R828 AJO 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 (R828 AJO) between February 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 19 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
R828 AJO Mileage History
- 28/02/2022108,974 mi
- 01/03/2023112,622 mi+3,648 mi
- 12/04/2024116,328 mi+3,706 mi
- 17/04/2025118,967 mi+2,639 mi
- 17/07/2026121,627 mi+2,660 mi
Average of roughly 2,889 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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