1998 Land Rover Defender 3.9L Petrol · M3 PGR
1998 Land Rover Defender (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 61,935 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M3 PGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 61,935 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.
M3 PGR 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 (M3 PGR) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M3 PGR Mileage History
- 15/12/202256,330 mi
- 15/12/202256,330 mi
- 11/12/202358,235 mi+1,905 mi
- 18/12/202460,112 mi+1,877 mi
- 09/12/202561,935 mi+1,823 mi
Average of roughly 1,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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