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1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S823 EHC

S823 EHC

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/11/1998. Recorded mileage 69,901 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc

S823 EHC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
  • 69,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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S823 EHC Mileage History

  1. 26/09/202264,243 mi
  2. 22/09/202365,084 mi+841 mi
  3. 07/11/202365,109 mi+25 mi
  4. 30/10/202466,532 mi+1,423 mi
  5. 31/10/202569,901 mi+3,369 mi

Average of roughly 1,827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S823 EHC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (S823 EHC) between September 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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