1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R513 CHU
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/10/1997. Recorded mileage 170,179 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,179 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R513 CHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 170,179 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R513 CHU Mileage History
- 13/01/2022165,674 mi
- 20/02/2023166,923 mi+1,249 mi
- 25/03/2024168,623 mi+1,700 mi
- 16/04/2025170,170 mi+1,547 mi
- 25/04/2025170,179 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,374 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R513 CHU 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 (R513 CHU) between January 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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