1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S161 ABF
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 94,041 miles. MOT valid until 05/03/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,041 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
S161 ABF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 94,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S161 ABF Mileage History
- 16/08/202289,112 mi
- 15/08/202390,431 mi+1,319 mi
- 15/08/202492,072 mi+1,641 mi
- 02/09/202492,101 mi+29 mi
- 06/03/202694,041 mi+1,940 mi
Average of roughly 1,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S161 ABF 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 (S161 ABF) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 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 (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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