1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S202 AAF
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 111,077 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S202 AAF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2023
- 111,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S202 AAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (S202 AAF) between July 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S202 AAF Mileage History
- 20/07/2022108,660 mi
- 21/07/2022108,668 mi+8 mi
- 13/12/2023111,077 mi+2,409 mi
Average of roughly 1,727 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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
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- 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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