1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S422 DBR
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/09/1998. Recorded mileage 144,855 miles. MOT valid until 12/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,855 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
S422 DBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 144,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S422 DBR Mileage History
- 01/02/2024138,824 mi
- 03/02/2025141,295 mi+2,471 mi
- 14/02/2025141,296 mi+1 mi
- 14/01/2026144,542 mi+3,246 mi
- 13/03/2026144,855 mi+313 mi
Average of roughly 2,857 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S422 DBR 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 (S422 DBR) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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