1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K9 JDP
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 83,468 miles. MOT valid until 13/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,468 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
K9 JDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 83,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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K9 JDP Mileage History
- 07/10/202283,281 mi
- 07/10/202383,391 mi+110 mi
- 11/10/202483,432 mi+41 mi
- 15/06/202683,468 mi+36 mi
- 15/06/202683,468 mi
Average of roughly 51 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K9 JDP 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 (K9 JDP) between October 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Fuel hose leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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