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LAND ROVER DEFENDER1997 · 2.5L Diesel

R287 BAF

Vehicle Insight Summary

1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER — Diesel, 2495cc. This vehicle has 216,642 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Expired

Expires 22/05/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 216,642
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 4/15/2026, 4:56:25 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R287 BAF), we found 5 MOT results in the period of September 2020 to May 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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