1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R634 BDU
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 97,369 miles. MOT valid until 13/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,369 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
R634 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 97,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R634 BDU Mileage History
- 08/02/202290,137 mi
- 07/02/202391,543 mi+1,406 mi
- 05/02/202493,871 mi+2,328 mi
- 14/02/202595,354 mi+1,483 mi
- 09/02/202697,369 mi+2,015 mi
Average of roughly 1,807 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R634 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 (R634 BDU) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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