1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · TRD 1A
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 244,310 miles. MOT valid until 02/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 244,310 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
TRD 1A Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 244,310 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: Average
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TRD 1A Mileage History
- 29/11/2021243,377 mi
- 09/12/2021243,479 mi+102 mi
- 03/02/2026244,310 mi+831 mi
Average of roughly 223 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
TRD 1A MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (TRD 1A) between November 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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