1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S601 BDE
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 188,190 miles. MOT valid until 13/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,190 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
S601 BDE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 188,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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S601 BDE Mileage History
- 29/09/2021182,416 mi
- 06/10/2022186,425 mi+4,009 mi
- 15/06/2026188,190 mi+1,765 mi
Average of roughly 1,226 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
S601 BDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (S601 BDE) between September 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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.
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