Official DVLA Record

1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S366 AOX

S366 AOX

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/11/1998. Recorded mileage 231,462 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 03/09/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
231,462 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc

S366 AOX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
  • 231,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S366 AOX Mileage History

  1. 07/03/2023215,823 mi
  2. 07/03/2023215,823 mi
  3. 05/09/2024225,051 mi+9,228 mi
  4. 05/09/2024225,051 mi
  5. 21/08/2025231,462 mi+6,411 mi

Average of roughly 6,361 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S366 AOX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (S366 AOX) between March 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 August 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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.

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ADVISORY