1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L90 EDM
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 120,906 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L90 EDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 120,906 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.
L90 EDM 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 (L90 EDM) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L90 EDM Mileage History
- 17/05/2022117,948 mi
- 25/05/2023118,936 mi+988 mi
- 26/05/2023118,947 mi+11 mi
- 10/06/2024119,861 mi+914 mi
- 02/07/2025120,906 mi+1,045 mi
Average of roughly 946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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