1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S23 TDE
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 84,845 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S23 TDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 84,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S23 TDE 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 (S23 TDE) between October 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S23 TDE Mileage History
- 24/10/202377,246 mi
- 06/02/202579,914 mi+2,668 mi
- 30/01/202684,767 mi+4,853 mi
- 12/02/202684,843 mi+76 mi
- 12/02/202684,845 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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