1998 Land Rover Defender 3.9L Petrol · B7 DSW
1998 Land Rover Defender (3.9L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 56,118 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
B7 DSW Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 56,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B7 DSW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (B7 DSW) between September 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (b”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
B7 DSW Mileage History
- 01/09/200936,243 mi
- 25/08/201041,901 mi+5,658 mi
- 30/08/201145,752 mi+3,851 mi
- 01/09/201145,754 mi+2 mi
- 15/08/2012483,236 mi+437,482 mi
- 17/08/201248,323 mi-434,913 mi
- 28/08/201350,098 mi+1,775 mi
- 19/08/201451,379 mi+1,281 mi
- 10/10/201653,471 mi+2,092 mi
- 25/05/201854,712 mi+1,241 mi
- 05/06/201854,752 mi+40 mi
- 04/06/201955,498 mi+746 mi
- 07/12/202055,648 mi+150 mi
- 09/12/202155,761 mi+113 mi
- 17/11/202255,799 mi+38 mi
- 28/11/202255,828 mi+29 mi
- 06/12/202355,989 mi+161 mi
- 06/12/202355,989 mi
- 04/12/202456,036 mi+47 mi
- 06/12/202456,038 mi+2 mi
- 27/11/202556,118 mi+80 mi
- 27/11/202556,118 mi
Average of roughly 1,224 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (B7DS Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as B7DSW.
MINI
MINI
SUBARU
FORESTER
VOLKSWAGEN
TIGUAN R-LINE TSI S-A
BMW
M5 PHEV AUTO
SMART
FORTWO PASSION 71 AUTO
VOLKSWAGEN
UP
BMW
520
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER SPORT
JEEP
WRANGLER
BMW
525
JAGUAR
XE
MINI
MINI
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.