1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R371 AGX
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/08/1997. Recorded mileage 197,000 miles. MOT valid until 30/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2495cc
R371 AGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 197,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R371 AGX Mileage History
- 31/07/2024194,782 mi
- 01/08/2024194,787 mi+5 mi
- 15/07/2025194,944 mi+157 mi
- 15/07/2025194,944 mi
- 24/07/2026197,000 mi+2,056 mi
Average of roughly 1,121 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R371 AGX 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 (R371 AGX) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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