1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R631 BDU
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/11/1997. Recorded mileage 184,496 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,496 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
R631 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 184,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R631 BDU Mileage History
- 24/05/2022174,738 mi
- 17/05/2023176,838 mi+2,100 mi
- 08/05/2024178,842 mi+2,004 mi
- 30/04/2025180,902 mi+2,060 mi
- 23/04/2026184,496 mi+3,594 mi
Average of roughly 2,493 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R631 BDU 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 (R631 BDU) between May 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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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