1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S156 GKN
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/08/1998. Recorded mileage 131,752 miles. MOT valid until 31/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,752 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
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S156 GKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 131,752 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: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S156 GKN Mileage History
- 04/05/2022124,911 mi
- 04/05/2022124,911 mi
- 27/10/2023129,838 mi+4,927 mi
- 24/10/2024130,769 mi+931 mi
- 01/11/2025131,752 mi+983 mi
Average of roughly 1,957 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S156 GKN 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 (S156 GKN) between May 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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