1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S262 CHC
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/09/1998. Recorded mileage 138,912 miles. MOT valid until 28/01/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,912 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
S262 CHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 138,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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S262 CHC Mileage History
- 16/12/2021134,441 mi
- 27/01/2023136,181 mi+1,740 mi
- 25/01/2024136,919 mi+738 mi
- 28/01/2025137,963 mi+1,044 mi
- 29/01/2026138,912 mi+949 mi
Average of roughly 1,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S262 CHC 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 (S262 CHC) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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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