1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S353 BHR
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 82,992 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S353 BHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 82,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S353 BHR 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 (S353 BHR) between January 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 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 (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of”; “Steering system fouling track rod bent fouling front axle (2.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure fractured (6.2.2 (c) (i))”.
S353 BHR Mileage History
- 10/01/202379,705 mi
- 10/03/202379,705 mi
- 04/04/202480,078 mi+373 mi
- 15/06/202480,078 mi
- 17/06/202582,992 mi+2,914 mi
Average of roughly 1,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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