1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R141 CCX
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 158,326 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
R141 CCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 158,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R141 CCX Mileage History
- 15/05/2023130,855 mi
- 01/05/2024139,084 mi+8,229 mi
- 02/05/2025147,122 mi+8,038 mi
- 09/05/2025147,321 mi+199 mi
- 28/04/2026158,326 mi+11,005 mi
Average of roughly 9,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R141 CCX 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 1997 Land Rover Defender (R141 CCX) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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