Yes, R690 BAC is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 August 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R690 BAC?

The MOT for R690 BAC is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R690 BAC?

The recorded mileage for R690 BAC is 228,180 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R690 BAC ULEZ compliant?

No, R690 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 · R690 BAC

R690 BAC

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 228,180 miles. MOT valid until 10/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/08/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/08/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 228,180 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 10/08/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/08/2027

Mileage: 228,180 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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R690 BAC Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
228,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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R690 BAC Mileage History

26/09/2023224,363 mi
26/09/2023224,371 mi+8 mi
23/07/2025227,138 mi+2,767 mi
12/08/2025227,173 mi+35 mi
11/08/2026228,180 mi+1,007 mi

Average of roughly 1,327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R690 BAC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 12:06

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 (R690 BAC) between September 2023 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing cut causing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.

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