1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S868 BWU
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/08/1998. Recorded mileage 70,498 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2495cc
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S868 BWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 70,498 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
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S868 BWU Mileage History
- 19/07/202267,704 mi
- 01/08/202368,551 mi+847 mi
- 06/08/202469,616 mi+1,065 mi
- 07/08/202469,618 mi+2 mi
- 06/08/202570,498 mi+880 mi
Average of roughly 916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S868 BWU 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 (S868 BWU) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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