1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 1033 SP
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/08/1998. Recorded mileage 156,045 miles. MOT valid until 25/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2495cc
1033 SP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 156,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
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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1033 SP Mileage History
- 28/05/2024153,831 mi
- 20/06/2025155,212 mi+1,381 mi
- 23/06/2025155,217 mi+5 mi
- 23/02/2026156,045 mi+828 mi
- 26/02/2026156,045 mi
Average of roughly 1,266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
1033 SP 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 (1033 SP) between May 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
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