1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S466 CDK
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/08/1998. Recorded mileage 103,258 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,258 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
S466 CDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 103,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S466 CDK Mileage History
- 29/08/2023102,619 mi
- 04/09/2023102,626 mi+7 mi
- 18/12/2024103,054 mi+428 mi
- 15/01/2026103,247 mi+193 mi
- 27/01/2026103,258 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S466 CDK 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 (S466 CDK) between August 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 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 (14 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ce”.
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