1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S221 AFF
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 101,732 miles. MOT valid until 15/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,732 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
S221 AFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 101,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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S221 AFF Mileage History
- 21/10/202197,615 mi
- 19/10/202298,508 mi+893 mi
- 24/10/2023100,092 mi+1,584 mi
- 24/10/2024101,012 mi+920 mi
- 17/04/2026101,732 mi+720 mi
Average of roughly 917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S221 AFF 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 (S221 AFF) between October 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 20 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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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