1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S5 SYM
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 207,845 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,845 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
S5 SYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 207,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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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S5 SYM Mileage History
- 12/01/2024197,698 mi
- 08/01/2025202,623 mi+4,925 mi
- 23/01/2025202,642 mi+19 mi
- 24/01/2025202,648 mi+6 mi
- 26/01/2026207,845 mi+5,197 mi
Average of roughly 4,975 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S5 SYM 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 (S5 SYM) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 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 (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Suspension component ball joint excessively worn steering box drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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