1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S54 MSB
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/08/1998. Recorded mileage 99,866 miles. MOT valid until 27/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2494cc
S54 MSB Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 99,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S54 MSB Mileage History
- 20/01/200626,932 mi
- 12/01/200735,307 mi+8,375 mi
- 11/01/200847,422 mi+12,115 mi
- 09/01/200957,903 mi+10,481 mi
- 09/01/200957,903 mi
- 13/03/201022,739 mi-35,164 mi
- 10/03/201135,258 mi+12,519 mi
- 08/03/201248,166 mi+12,908 mi
- 21/02/201359,119 mi+10,953 mi
- 11/11/201363,049 mi+3,930 mi
- 07/11/201480,323 mi+17,274 mi
- 10/11/201480,328 mi+5 mi
- 12/11/201583,642 mi+3,314 mi
- 19/10/201686,240 mi+2,598 mi
- 14/11/201786,978 mi+738 mi
- 30/10/201887,894 mi+916 mi
- 13/11/201988,994 mi+1,100 mi
- 05/11/202090,286 mi+1,292 mi
- 08/11/202191,610 mi+1,324 mi
- 11/11/202191,610 mi
- 01/11/202293,028 mi+1,418 mi
- 09/11/202395,448 mi+2,420 mi
- 06/11/202497,211 mi+1,763 mi
- 28/11/202599,866 mi+2,655 mi
- 28/11/202599,866 mi
Average of roughly 3,673 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S54 MSB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (S54 MSB) between January 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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