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1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S266 EWL

S266 EWL

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 233,409 miles. MOT valid until 09/04/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/04/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc

S266 EWL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
  • 233,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S266 EWL Mileage History

  1. 19/03/2024225,297 mi
  2. 20/03/2024225,308 mi+11 mi
  3. 09/04/2025229,318 mi+4,010 mi
  4. 10/04/2025229,329 mi+11 mi
  5. 07/04/2026233,409 mi+4,080 mi

Average of roughly 3,957 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S266 EWL 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 (S266 EWL) between March 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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