1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S523 LSN
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 1998. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S523 LSN Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 07/10/2027
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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No MOT history available
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