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1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S940 BDU

S940 BDU

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/08/1998. Recorded mileage 82,972 miles. MOT valid until 09/12/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2500cc

S940 BDU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
  • 82,972 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%)
! Older vehicle
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S940 BDU Mileage History

  1. 06/10/202264,046 mi
  2. 18/12/202369,837 mi+5,791 mi
  3. 05/11/202474,217 mi+4,380 mi
  4. 10/12/202582,972 mi+8,755 mi
  5. 10/12/202582,972 mi

Average of roughly 5,955 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S940 BDU 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 (S940 BDU) between October 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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