Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S680 BKS

S680 BKS

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/08/1998. Recorded mileage 139,344 miles. MOT valid until 04/10/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/10/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
139,344 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04/10/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc

S680 BKS Key Findings

  • 38 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
  • 139,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 17 historical MOT failures
  • 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (67 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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S680 BKS Mileage History

  1. 28/09/200543,966 mi
  2. 23/09/200651,936 mi+7,970 mi
  3. 25/09/200758,039 mi+6,103 mi
  4. 26/09/200863,035 mi+4,996 mi
  5. 26/09/200867,035 mi+4,000 mi
  6. 20/09/200966,587 mi-448 mi
  7. 05/10/201073,409 mi+6,822 mi
  8. 06/10/201073,409 mi
  9. 04/10/201181,008 mi+7,599 mi
  10. 06/10/201181,017 mi+9 mi
  11. 17/01/201386,660 mi+5,643 mi
  12. 17/01/201386,660 mi
  13. 30/01/201491,273 mi+4,613 mi
  14. 03/02/201491,273 mi
  15. 11/02/201595,827 mi+4,554 mi
  16. 17/02/201595,828 mi+1 mi
  17. 04/03/2016100,928 mi+5,100 mi
  18. 12/03/2016100,940 mi+12 mi
  19. 14/04/2017105,081 mi+4,141 mi
  20. 26/04/2017105,205 mi+124 mi
  21. 01/05/2018108,994 mi+3,789 mi
  22. 08/05/2018108,996 mi+2 mi
  23. 16/05/2019116,427 mi+7,431 mi
  24. 16/05/2019116,427 mi
  25. 11/09/2020123,309 mi+6,882 mi
  26. 14/09/2020123,310 mi+1 mi
  27. 10/09/2021125,459 mi+2,149 mi
  28. 14/09/2021125,463 mi+4 mi
  29. 09/09/2022127,846 mi+2,383 mi
  30. 06/10/2022127,963 mi+117 mi
  31. 15/09/2023130,540 mi+2,577 mi
  32. 18/09/2023130,548 mi+8 mi
  33. 19/09/2024133,134 mi+2,586 mi
  34. 25/09/2024133,134 mi
  35. 16/09/2025135,864 mi+2,730 mi
  36. 18/09/2025135,864 mi
  37. 10/09/2026139,339 mi+3,475 mi
  38. 15/09/2026139,344 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 4,550 miles per year across 38 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

S680 BKS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 13:20
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

38 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (S680 BKS) between September 2005 and September 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 17 failures.

The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 17 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (67 issues), Brakes (31 issues), Suspension (30 issues), Steering (25 issues), Bodywork (24 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 179 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.

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