1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L90 PAC
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 80,720 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L90 PAC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 80,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L90 PAC 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 (L90 PAC) between January 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Steering (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))”.
L90 PAC Mileage History
- 05/01/200635,362 mi
- 17/01/200738,238 mi+2,876 mi
- 17/01/200840,861 mi+2,623 mi
- 13/01/200943,361 mi+2,500 mi
- 14/01/201045,075 mi+1,714 mi
- 12/01/201148,443 mi+3,368 mi
- 14/01/201254,246 mi+5,803 mi
- 18/01/201254,297 mi+51 mi
- 12/01/201357,100 mi+2,803 mi
- 04/01/201459,441 mi+2,341 mi
- 10/01/201560,766 mi+1,325 mi
- 31/03/201661,894 mi+1,128 mi
- 13/04/201661,895 mi+1 mi
- 14/04/201762,933 mi+1,038 mi
- 20/04/201863,923 mi+990 mi
- 25/07/201863,982 mi+59 mi
- 18/07/201965,174 mi+1,192 mi
- 19/07/201965,174 mi
- 21/01/202166,597 mi+1,423 mi
- 22/01/202270,379 mi+3,782 mi
- 26/01/202373,453 mi+3,074 mi
- 24/01/202476,540 mi+3,087 mi
- 24/01/202579,517 mi+2,977 mi
- 21/01/202680,720 mi+1,203 mi
- 21/01/202680,720 mi
Average of roughly 2,263 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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