1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S926 BWU
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/12/1998. Recorded mileage 80,769 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2500cc
S926 BWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 80,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S926 BWU Mileage History
- 23/01/202379,668 mi
- 22/01/202480,095 mi+427 mi
- 27/01/202580,584 mi+489 mi
- 27/01/202580,584 mi
- 27/01/202680,769 mi+185 mi
Average of roughly 366 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S926 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 (S926 BWU) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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