1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S931 BDU
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/08/1998. Recorded mileage 89,255 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2494cc
S931 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 89,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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S931 BDU Mileage History
- 02/11/202185,632 mi
- 27/10/202286,220 mi+588 mi
- 24/10/202387,010 mi+790 mi
- 02/10/202487,939 mi+929 mi
- 24/10/202589,255 mi+1,316 mi
Average of roughly 911 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S931 BDU 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 (S931 BDU) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
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