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1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S916 BKS

S916 BKS

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/11/1998. Recorded mileage 79,698 miles. MOT valid until 13/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc

S916 BKS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
  • 79,698 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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S916 BKS Mileage History

  1. 14/03/202372,029 mi
  2. 04/03/202474,522 mi+2,493 mi
  3. 10/03/202576,988 mi+2,466 mi
  4. 11/03/202576,991 mi+3 mi
  5. 23/02/202679,698 mi+2,707 mi

Average of roughly 2,600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S916 BKS 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (S916 BKS) between March 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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