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1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M77 SDE

M77 SDE

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/09/1998. Recorded mileage 98,992 miles. MOT valid until 31/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 31/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc

M77 SDE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
  • 98,992 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 Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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M77 SDE Mileage History

  1. 01/11/202291,874 mi
  2. 30/10/202395,168 mi+3,294 mi
  3. 30/10/202395,168 mi
  4. 24/10/202497,969 mi+2,801 mi
  5. 29/10/202598,992 mi+1,023 mi

Average of roughly 2,378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M77 SDE MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (M77 SDE) between November 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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