1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S683 CEU
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 147,476 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S683 CEU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2024
- 147,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S683 CEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (S683 CEU) between June 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
S683 CEU Mileage History
- 24/06/2022126,173 mi
- 02/06/2023130,057 mi+3,884 mi
- 07/09/2024147,476 mi+17,419 mi
- 07/09/2024147,476 mi
Average of roughly 9,655 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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