1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S492 CDK
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/12/1998. Recorded mileage 198,492 miles. MOT valid until 18/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,492 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
S492 CDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 198,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S492 CDK Mileage History
- 04/11/2021191,021 mi
- 09/03/2024195,028 mi+4,007 mi
- 09/03/2024195,028 mi
- 18/08/2025198,062 mi+3,034 mi
- 20/08/2026198,492 mi+430 mi
Average of roughly 1,559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S492 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 (S492 CDK) between November 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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