1998 Land Rover Range Rover 2.5L Diesel · S283 DDL
1998 Land Rover Range Rover (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 132,397 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S283 DDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 132,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S283 DDL 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 Range Rover (S283 DDL) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
S283 DDL Mileage History
- 06/02/2023131,762 mi
- 06/02/2023131,762 mi
- 28/02/2024132,222 mi+460 mi
- 29/02/2024132,222 mi
- 23/04/2026132,397 mi+175 mi
Average of roughly 198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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