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1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R438 BCV

R438 BCV

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/10/1997. Recorded mileage 6,309 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2495cc

R438 BCV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
  • 6,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R438 BCV Mileage History

  1. 19/01/2022117,632 mi
  2. 11/01/2023940 mi-116,692 mi
  3. 18/01/2023948 mi+8 mi
  4. 23/04/20243,270 mi+2,322 mi
  5. 23/04/20256,309 mi+3,039 mi

Average of roughly -34,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R438 BCV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (R438 BCV) between January 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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