The road tax status for S176 CBW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S176 CBW?

The MOT for S176 CBW is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 July 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of S176 CBW?

The recorded mileage for S176 CBW is 178,147 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S176 CBW ULEZ compliant?

No, S176 CBW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S176 CBW

S176 CBW

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 178,147 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2024.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 05 Jul 2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 178,147 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1998

Engine

2495cc

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S176 CBW Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2023
178,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (48 mentions)

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S176 CBW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 07:04

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (S176 CBW) between June 2006 and July 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 03 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (48 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 94 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: “Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.

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S176 CBW Mileage History

15/06/2006101,578 mi
19/06/2007104,764 mi+3,186 mi
19/06/2007104,764 mi
23/06/2008108,410 mi+3,646 mi
17/06/2009114,783 mi+6,373 mi
19/06/2009114,783 mi
22/06/2010119,464 mi+4,681 mi
23/06/2010119,469 mi+5 mi
14/06/2011123,042 mi+3,573 mi
15/06/2011123,042 mi
20/06/2012126,045 mi+3,003 mi
26/06/2012126,045 mi
25/06/2013131,435 mi+5,390 mi
19/06/2014137,609 mi+6,174 mi
19/06/2014137,609 mi
25/06/2015143,548 mi+5,939 mi
22/06/2016148,593 mi+5,045 mi
24/06/2016148,593 mi
04/07/2017153,913 mi+5,320 mi
19/06/2018115,145 mi-38,768 mi
19/06/2018115,145 mi
04/07/2019163,914 mi+48,769 mi
04/07/2019163,914 mi
07/07/2020167,785 mi+3,871 mi
07/07/2020167,785 mi
06/07/2021171,452 mi+3,667 mi
06/07/2021171,452 mi
28/06/2022175,286 mi+3,834 mi
03/07/2023178,147 mi+2,861 mi

Average of roughly 4,491 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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