1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 3 PWJ
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 254,852 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 254,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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3 PWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 254,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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3 PWJ 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 (3 PWJ) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
3 PWJ Mileage History
- 31/03/2022231,073 mi
- 29/03/2023237,552 mi+6,479 mi
- 27/03/2024243,959 mi+6,407 mi
- 14/04/2025246,844 mi+2,885 mi
- 09/04/2026254,852 mi+8,008 mi
Average of roughly 5,908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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