1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S188 DFE
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/10/1998. Recorded mileage 104,166 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,166 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
S188 DFE Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2024
- 104,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S188 DFE Mileage History
- 28/10/200583,760 mi
- 27/10/200690,128 mi+6,368 mi
- 25/10/200796,705 mi+6,577 mi
- 27/10/2008103,933 mi+7,228 mi
- 26/10/2009113,344 mi+9,411 mi
- 28/10/2010120,233 mi+6,889 mi
- 26/10/201111,471 mi-108,762 mi
- 29/10/201223,728 mi+12,257 mi
- 11/10/201330,529 mi+6,801 mi
- 15/10/201438,714 mi+8,185 mi
- 13/10/201548,291 mi+9,577 mi
- 07/10/201656,904 mi+8,613 mi
- 01/11/201764,382 mi+7,478 mi
- 18/10/201869,235 mi+4,853 mi
- 24/10/201974,877 mi+5,642 mi
- 06/11/202080,570 mi+5,693 mi
- 13/12/202196,338 mi+15,768 mi
- 05/01/2023103,002 mi+6,664 mi
- 12/01/2024104,166 mi+1,164 mi
Average of roughly 1,121 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S188 DFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (S188 DFE) between October 2005 and January 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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