LAND ROVER DEFENDER1997 · 2.5L Diesel

R101 BAC

Vehicle Insight Summary

1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER — Diesel, 2495cc. This vehicle has 119,468 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Valid

Expires 14/08/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 119,468
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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Full MOT History

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1997, this Land Rover Defender with plate R101 BAC has undergone 3 MOT inspections since May 2022.

Across its entire MOT history, this Land Rover has a 67% success rate (2 passes and 1 fails). The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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