1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L9 DEF
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 68,561 miles. MOT valid until 06/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2494cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
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.
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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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.
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.
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