Yes, R397 BLC is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 October 2026 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R397 BLC?

The MOT for R397 BLC is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R397 BLC?

The recorded mileage for R397 BLC is 24,615 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R397 BLC ULEZ compliant?

No, R397 BLC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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Road Tax Paid

1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R397 BLC

R397 BLC

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Jul 1998. Recorded mileage 24,615 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 14 Dec 2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage: 24,615 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Taxed

Tax due 01 Oct 2026

Fuel Type

Diesel

Year

1998

Engine

2500cc

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R397 BLC Key Findings

22 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
24,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

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R397 BLC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Nov 2026, 12:59

MOT Analysis

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22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R397 BLC) between January 2009 and December 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 39 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: “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”.

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R397 BLC Mileage History

16/01/20091,509 km
22/12/20093,134 mi
22/12/20093,134 mi
11/01/20117,785 mi+4,651 mi
16/01/201210,752 mi+2,967 mi
16/01/201210,752 mi
23/01/201313,232 mi+2,480 mi
24/01/201415,191 mi+1,959 mi
29/01/201415,203 mi+12 mi
16/02/201516,728 mi+1,525 mi
15/02/201618,833 mi+2,105 mi
15/12/201619,732 mi+899 mi
07/12/201719,756 mi+24 mi
16/11/201819,780 mi+24 mi
09/12/201921,238 km
09/12/202022,344 km+1,106 km
30/11/202124,015 mi
07/12/202224,069 mi+54 mi
20/11/202324,289 mi+220 mi
10/12/202424,519 mi+230 mi
10/12/202424,519 mi
15/12/202524,615 mi+96 mi

Average of roughly 1,366 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)

Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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