1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R397 BDU
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/12/1997. Recorded mileage 203,493 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/06/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,493 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
R397 BDU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2023
- 203,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R397 BDU Mileage History
- 30/07/2022196,610 mi
- 21/07/2023203,493 mi+6,883 mi
Average of roughly 7,060 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R397 BDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R397 BDU) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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