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1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S851 AWV

S851 AWV

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/08/1998. Recorded mileage 166,364 miles. MOT valid until 26/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc

S851 AWV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
  • 166,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S851 AWV Mileage History

  1. 31/08/2023160,415 mi
  2. 08/09/2023160,479 mi+64 mi
  3. 25/10/2024162,815 mi+2,336 mi
  4. 24/11/2025166,353 mi+3,538 mi
  5. 27/11/2025166,364 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 2,653 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S851 AWV 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 (S851 AWV) between August 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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