1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S843 BBV
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 123,867 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,867 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
S843 BBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 123,867 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: 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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S843 BBV Mileage History
- 12/10/2022118,150 mi
- 05/07/2023119,202 mi+1,052 mi
- 19/06/2024121,198 mi+1,996 mi
- 27/06/2024121,200 mi+2 mi
- 30/06/2025123,867 mi+2,667 mi
Average of roughly 2,106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S843 BBV 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 (S843 BBV) between October 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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