1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L9 DEF
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 68,561 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L9 DEF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 68,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L9 DEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (L9 DEF) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L9 DEF Mileage History
- 04/04/202467,530 mi
- 04/04/202467,530 mi
- 01/04/202568,204 mi+674 mi
- 07/04/202668,561 mi+357 mi
Average of roughly 514 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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