1998 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · M1 TSR
1998 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 07/08/1998. Recorded mileage 89,784 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3528cc
M1 TSR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2024
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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M1 TSR Mileage History
- 07/04/202289,032 mi
- 15/05/202389,784 mi+752 mi
Average of roughly 682 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
M1 TSR 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 (M1 TSR) between March 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2024 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member is Totally Corroded (6.1.6 (i) (”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working Washer (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Inner pad covered in rear axle oil (1.1.13 (b))”.
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