1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R918 BYG
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 199,194 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R918 BYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 199,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R918 BYG 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 (R918 BYG) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
R918 BYG Mileage History
- 22/09/2023194,448 mi
- 26/09/2023194,448 mi
- 01/10/2024197,409 mi+2,961 mi
- 02/10/2025199,191 mi+1,782 mi
- 06/10/2025199,194 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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