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1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J17 RBF

J17 RBF

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 176,558 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/11/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2495cc

J17 RBF Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2023
  • 176,558 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 Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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J17 RBF Mileage History

  1. 19/10/2021172,950 mi
  2. 15/11/2022175,066 mi+2,116 mi
  3. 17/11/2023176,558 mi+1,492 mi
  4. 20/11/2023176,558 mi

Average of roughly 1,729 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

J17 RBF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1997 Land Rover Defender (J17 RBF) between October 2021 and November 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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