1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S377 AOX
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 119,136 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S377 AOX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 119,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S377 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 (S377 AOX) between April 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Suspension rod likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
S377 AOX Mileage History
- 25/04/2022108,241 mi
- 14/08/2023112,685 mi+4,444 mi
- 31/08/2023112,728 mi+43 mi
- 24/03/2025119,133 mi+6,405 mi
- 31/03/2025119,136 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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