The road tax status for R937 DWV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R937 DWV?

The MOT for R937 DWV is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R937 DWV?

The recorded mileage for R937 DWV is 91,784 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R937 DWV ULEZ compliant?

No, R937 DWV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R937 DWV

R937 DWV

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 May 1998. Recorded mileage 91,784 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09 Jun 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 91,784 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1998

Engine

2495cc

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R937 DWV Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
91,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (39 mentions)

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R937 DWV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 13:18

MOT Analysis

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R937 DWV) between February 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 22 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (39 issues), Brakes (33 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 88 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm ball joint ”; “Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.

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R937 DWV Mileage History

01/02/200647,160 mi
10/01/200753,011 mi+5,851 mi
05/07/200754,025 mi+1,014 mi
30/06/200856,295 mi+2,270 mi
30/06/200959,235 mi+2,940 mi
30/06/201061,358 mi+2,123 mi
30/06/201061,358 mi
05/07/201164,786 mi+3,428 mi
03/07/201267,339 mi+2,553 mi
03/07/201369,547 mi+2,208 mi
03/07/201369,548 mi+1 mi
03/07/201473,615 mi+4,067 mi
04/07/201473,617 mi+2 mi
16/06/201577,367 mi+3,750 mi
16/06/201577,367 mi
29/06/201680,933 mi+3,566 mi
30/06/201680,933 mi
19/06/201784,918 mi+3,985 mi
18/05/201885,005 mi+87 mi
15/05/201986,129 mi+1,124 mi
20/05/202087,034 mi+905 mi
19/06/202087,066 mi+32 mi
14/05/202187,676 mi+610 mi
06/05/202288,424 mi+748 mi
09/05/202288,426 mi+2 mi
22/05/202389,336 mi+910 mi
15/05/202490,260 mi+924 mi
02/06/202590,944 mi+684 mi
11/06/202590,985 mi+41 mi
12/05/202691,775 mi+790 mi
18/05/202691,784 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 2,199 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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