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1998 LAND ROVER DEFENDER3.9L Petrol

S978 FKP

Vehicle Insight Summary

1998 LAND ROVER DEFENDER — Petrol, 3947cc. This vehicle has 81,175 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Expired

Expires 27/06/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 81,175
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 3947cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 19 Jun 2026, 01:00

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1998 Land Rover Defender (S978 FKP) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2022 to June 2025, with 4 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Land Rover has a 100% success rate (4 passes and 0 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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