1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R86 NTL
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/03/1998. Recorded mileage 48,080 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 48,080 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2494cc
R86 NTL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2023
- 48,080 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R86 NTL Odometer History
- 10/12/202136,991 mi
- 23/12/202137,028 mi+37 mi
- 04/02/202348,075 mi+11,047 mi
- 04/02/202348,080 km
Average of roughly 9,623 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R86 NTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R86 NTL) between December 2021 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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