1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S818 KGA
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/11/1998. Recorded mileage 117,181 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,181 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
S818 KGA Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2024
- 117,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S818 KGA Mileage History
- 28/11/200556,594 mi
- 21/11/200665,970 mi+9,376 mi
- 20/11/200775,911 mi+9,941 mi
- 28/11/200892,288 mi+16,377 mi
- 11/03/2010102,111 mi+9,823 mi
- 20/08/2011108,115 mi+6,004 mi
- 16/05/2013112,292 mi+4,177 mi
- 25/08/2016112,971 mi+679 mi
- 28/08/2023112,976 mi+5 mi
- 11/12/2024117,181 mi+4,205 mi
Average of roughly 3,183 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
S818 KGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (S818 KGA) between November 2005 and December 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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