1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S292 ABW
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/08/1998. Recorded mileage 157,540 miles. MOT valid until 17/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,540 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
S292 ABW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 157,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
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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S292 ABW Mileage History
- 01/09/2023150,159 mi
- 18/09/2024152,353 mi+2,194 mi
- 19/09/2024152,361 mi+8 mi
- 16/09/2025154,494 mi+2,133 mi
- 18/09/2026157,540 mi+3,046 mi
Average of roughly 2,422 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S292 ABW 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 (S292 ABW) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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