1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S948 BDU
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/08/1998. Recorded mileage 110,295 miles. MOT valid until 11/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,295 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
S948 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 110,295 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: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S948 BDU Mileage History
- 10/01/2023109,871 mi
- 13/08/2024110,137 mi+266 mi
- 15/08/2024110,137 mi
- 08/01/2026110,293 mi+156 mi
- 12/01/2026110,295 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S948 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 (S948 BDU) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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