1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R89 TVP
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/06/1998. Recorded mileage 146,244 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,244 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
R89 TVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 146,244 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: 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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R89 TVP Mileage History
- 10/06/2022137,412 mi
- 21/06/2023139,973 mi+2,561 mi
- 21/06/2023139,973 mi
- 18/06/2024142,833 mi+2,860 mi
- 28/05/2025146,244 mi+3,411 mi
Average of roughly 2,978 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R89 TVP 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 (R89 TVP) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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