1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 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
- 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: 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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S366 AOX Mileage History
- 07/03/2023215,823 mi
- 07/03/2023215,823 mi
- 05/09/2024225,051 mi+9,228 mi
- 05/09/2024225,051 mi
- 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
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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