1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S916 BKS
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 79,698 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S916 BKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 79,698 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.
S916 BKS 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 (S916 BKS) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S916 BKS Mileage History
- 14/03/202372,029 mi
- 04/03/202474,522 mi+2,493 mi
- 10/03/202576,988 mi+2,466 mi
- 11/03/202576,991 mi+3 mi
- 23/02/202679,698 mi+2,707 mi
Average of roughly 2,600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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