The road tax status for S383 JDG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S383 JDG?

The MOT for S383 JDG is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of S383 JDG?

The recorded mileage for S383 JDG is 255,677 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S383 JDG ULEZ compliant?

No, S383 JDG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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MOT Valid

1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S383 JDG

S383 JDG

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 255,677 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21 Apr 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 255,677 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1998

Engine

2495cc

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S383 JDG Key Findings

22 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
255,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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S383 JDG Mileage History

27/07/2006136,948 mi
06/08/2007146,542 mi+9,594 mi
18/08/2008156,866 mi+10,324 mi
11/08/2009169,014 mi+12,148 mi
11/08/2009169,014 mi
09/08/2010181,234 mi+12,220 mi
17/08/2011188,468 mi+7,234 mi
17/08/2012194,423 mi+5,955 mi
15/08/2013202,330 mi+7,907 mi
14/08/2014210,132 mi+7,802 mi
14/08/2015215,785 mi+5,653 mi
14/08/2015215,785 mi
08/08/2016220,583 mi+4,798 mi
04/10/2017233,148 mi+12,565 mi
05/10/2017233,148 mi
16/10/2018241,022 mi+7,874 mi
20/10/2018241,044 mi+22 mi
29/11/2022245,298 mi+4,254 mi
07/11/2023248,192 mi+2,894 mi
22/04/2025251,041 mi+2,849 mi
23/04/2025251,043 mi+2 mi
14/04/2026255,677 mi+4,634 mi

Average of roughly 6,022 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

S383 JDG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 17:04

MOT Analysis

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22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (S383 JDG) between July 2006 and April 2026.

The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 37 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.

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