1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R85 TFL
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/06/1998. Recorded mileage 113,734 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,734 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
R85 TFL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 113,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R85 TFL Mileage History
- 31/07/200650,832 mi
- 13/08/200754,715 mi+3,883 mi
- 08/09/200859,575 mi+4,860 mi
- 17/05/201067,867 mi+8,292 mi
- 17/05/201174,184 mi+6,317 mi
- 25/05/201278,238 mi+4,054 mi
- 03/06/201383,555 mi+5,317 mi
- 09/06/201487,016 mi+3,461 mi
- 08/06/201589,979 mi+2,963 mi
- 03/06/201692,738 mi+2,759 mi
- 09/06/201794,856 mi+2,118 mi
- 07/01/201997,980 mi+3,124 mi
- 25/03/202099,982 mi+2,002 mi
- 14/04/2021101,646 mi+1,664 mi
- 22/04/2022103,891 mi+2,245 mi
- 13/04/2023106,250 mi+2,359 mi
- 09/04/2024108,402 mi+2,152 mi
- 09/04/2024108,402 mi
- 28/05/2025111,255 mi+2,853 mi
- 13/05/2026113,734 mi+2,479 mi
Average of roughly 3,180 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
R85 TFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R85 TFL) between July 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (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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