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1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R276 ACV

R276 ACV

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/08/1997. Recorded mileage 117,830 miles. MOT valid until 06/04/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06/04/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2495cc

R276 ACV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
  • 117,830 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
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R276 ACV Mileage History

  1. 28/07/2022115,567 mi
  2. 11/08/2023117,499 mi+1,932 mi
  3. 15/08/2023117,499 mi
  4. 19/07/2024117,795 mi+296 mi
  5. 07/04/2026117,830 mi+35 mi

Average of roughly 613 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R276 ACV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (R276 ACV) between July 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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