Yes, R655 BAC is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 June 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R655 BAC?

The MOT for R655 BAC is valid and due for renewal on or before 12 February 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R655 BAC?

The recorded mileage for R655 BAC is 42,633 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R655 BAC ULEZ compliant?

No, R655 BAC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R655 BAC

R655 BAC

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15/08/1997. Recorded mileage 42,633 km. MOT valid until 12/02/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 12/02/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Odometer: 42,633 km
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 12/02/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/06/2027

Odometer: 42,633 km
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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R655 BAC Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
42,633 km recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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R655 BAC Odometer History

15/04/200611,625 km
17/03/200712,419 km+794 km
25/03/200812,382 km-37 km
22/05/200916,653 mi
03/04/201018,980 mi+2,327 mi
24/03/201122,829 km
31/03/201233,898 km+11,069 km
01/03/201441,697 mi
13/02/202642,633 km
13/02/202642,633 km

Average of roughly 1,563 km per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

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

R655 BAC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 15:41

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R655 BAC) between April 2006 and February 2026.

The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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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ADVISORY