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1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S946 BDU

S946 BDU

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/08/1998. Recorded mileage 100,892 miles. MOT valid until 19/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2494cc

S946 BDU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
  • 100,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S946 BDU Mileage History

  1. 15/09/202398,394 mi
  2. 15/09/202398,394 mi
  3. 17/09/202499,678 mi+1,284 mi
  4. 20/09/202499,685 mi+7 mi
  5. 29/08/2025100,892 mi+1,207 mi

Average of roughly 1,278 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S946 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 (S946 BDU) between September 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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