1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S398 DYJ
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/10/1998. Recorded mileage 85,603 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,603 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
S398 DYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 85,603 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: Below Average
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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S398 DYJ Mileage History
- 25/04/202383,809 mi
- 25/04/202383,810 mi+1 mi
- 25/04/202484,830 mi+1,020 mi
- 18/06/202585,603 mi+773 mi
- 19/06/202585,603 mi
Average of roughly 833 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S398 DYJ 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 (S398 DYJ) between April 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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