1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P90 CBB
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 140,146 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P90 CBB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 140,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P90 CBB MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (P90 CBB) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
P90 CBB Mileage History
- 06/12/2023129,524 mi
- 02/12/2024136,418 mi+6,894 mi
- 01/12/2025140,146 mi+3,728 mi
Average of roughly 5,344 miles per year across 3 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
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
Oil seeps along the injector wiring harness into the ECU red plug, causing rough running, misfires, and potential ECU damage.
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