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LAND ROVER DEFENDER1997 · 2.5L Diesel

R39 VEC

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER is a Diesel vehicle with a 2495cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 174,161.

MOT

Expired

Expires 14/07/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 174,161
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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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 1, 2026, 01:00 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1997, this Land Rover Defender with plate R39 VEC has undergone 5 MOT inspections since July 2022.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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