1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R978 FEH
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. MOT valid until 07/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2494cc
R978 FEH Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 07/12/2026
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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