1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S726 AON
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 192,005 miles. MOT valid until 17/02/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,005 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
S726 AON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 192,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S726 AON Mileage History
- 18/01/2024190,324 mi
- 21/01/2025191,460 mi+1,136 mi
- 28/01/2025191,518 mi+58 mi
- 26/01/2026191,915 mi+397 mi
- 18/02/2026192,005 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly 806 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S726 AON 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 (S726 AON) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Inner Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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