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1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S828 JBA

S828 JBA

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 211,150 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/02/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc

S828 JBA Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2025
  • 211,150 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
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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S828 JBA Mileage History

  1. 21/04/2022207,548 mi
  2. 23/11/2023209,022 mi+1,474 mi
  3. 23/11/2023209,022 mi
  4. 17/02/2025211,150 mi+2,128 mi

Average of roughly 1,274 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

S828 JBA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (S828 JBA) between April 2022 and February 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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