1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S79 CTA
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/09/1998. Recorded mileage 89,065 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,065 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
S79 CTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 89,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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S79 CTA Mileage History
- 17/06/202282,463 mi
- 21/06/202383,211 mi+748 mi
- 18/06/202485,497 mi+2,286 mi
- 19/06/202485,497 mi
- 09/06/202589,065 mi+3,568 mi
Average of roughly 2,217 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S79 CTA 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 (S79 CTA) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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