1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N19 EAL
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 214,655 miles. MOT valid until 26/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2495cc
N19 EAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 214,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N19 EAL Mileage History
- 31/07/2023209,403 mi
- 07/08/2024213,784 mi+4,381 mi
- 08/08/2024213,787 mi+3 mi
- 28/08/2026214,655 mi+868 mi
- 28/08/2026214,655 mi
Average of roughly 1,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N19 EAL 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 (N19 EAL) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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