DVLA verified

MOT valid

1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

B1 WAR

Vehicle Insight Summary

LAND ROVER DEFENDER (1997, Diesel, 2495cc) — mileage recorded at 32,282. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Valid

Expires 09/12/2026

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 32,282
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Land Rover Defender (B1 WAR) from 1997 show a total of 5 MOT tests between November 2022 and December 2025.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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