1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S375 AOX
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 166,447 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S375 AOX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2023
- 166,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S375 AOX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (S375 AOX) between November 2021 and March 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S375 AOX Mileage History
- 24/11/2021165,362 mi
- 12/11/2022166,394 mi+1,032 mi
- 13/02/2023166,440 mi+46 mi
- 06/03/2023166,447 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 848 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
Oil seeps along the injector wiring harness into the ECU red plug, causing rough running, misfires, and potential ECU damage.
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