1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S682 CEU
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 234,502 miles. MOT valid until 13/04/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,502 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
S682 CEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 234,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S682 CEU Mileage History
- 14/03/2024221,820 mi
- 13/03/2025229,768 mi+7,948 mi
- 18/03/2025229,772 mi+4 mi
- 15/04/2026234,502 mi+4,730 mi
Average of roughly 6,080 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S682 CEU 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 (S682 CEU) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Body insecure Above axle body mounting panel corrosion nearside and offside (6.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower mounting bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower mounting bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))”.
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