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1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · OBA 529P

OBA 529P

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 66,182 miles. MOT valid until 12/04/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/04/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2494cc

OBA 529P Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
  • 66,182 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 Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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OBA 529P Mileage History

  1. 22/03/202259,531 mi
  2. 22/03/202361,450 mi+1,919 mi
  3. 15/03/202462,994 mi+1,544 mi
  4. 01/04/202564,734 mi+1,740 mi
  5. 27/03/202666,182 mi+1,448 mi

Average of roughly 1,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

OBA 529P 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (OBA 529P) between March 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY

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