1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R933 DWV
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 May 1998. Recorded mileage 205,379 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R933 DWV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 205,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R933 DWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R933 DWV) between June 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”.
R933 DWV Mileage History
- 13/06/2006173,283 mi
- 06/06/2007179,532 mi+6,249 mi
- 05/06/2008188,555 mi+9,023 mi
- 21/05/2009194,525 mi+5,970 mi
- 21/05/2009194,525 mi
- 01/07/2010197,529 mi+3,004 mi
- 06/07/2010197,625 mi+96 mi
- 27/06/2011198,842 mi+1,217 mi
- 16/07/2012199,605 mi+763 mi
- 02/07/2013200,056 mi+451 mi
- 03/07/2013200,056 mi
- 23/10/2014201,303 mi+1,247 mi
- 14/11/2015202,355 mi+1,052 mi
- 24/11/2016202,772 mi+417 mi
- 15/03/2019203,586 mi+814 mi
- 12/03/2020203,743 mi+157 mi
- 25/02/2021204,281 mi+538 mi
- 26/02/2021204,281 mi
- 15/03/2022204,714 mi+433 mi
- 19/04/2023205,086 mi+372 mi
- 09/05/2025205,379 mi+293 mi
- 09/05/2025205,379 mi
Average of roughly 1,698 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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