1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S253 CRE
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 53,360 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,360 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
S253 CRE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 53,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S253 CRE Mileage History
- 17/11/202153,221 mi
- 18/11/202153,221 mi
- 06/11/202553,360 mi+139 mi
Average of roughly 35 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
S253 CRE 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 (S253 CRE) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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