The road tax status for R705 ADU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R705 ADU?

The MOT for R705 ADU is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R705 ADU?

The recorded mileage for R705 ADU is 279,279 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R705 ADU ULEZ compliant?

No, R705 ADU 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

1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R705 ADU

R705 ADU

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/09/1997. Recorded mileage 279,279 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08/09/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 279,279 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 279,279 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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R705 ADU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 04/09/2026
279,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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R705 ADU Mileage History

02/11/2021278,783 mi
22/08/2024279,092 mi+309 mi
10/09/2025279,205 mi+113 mi
10/09/2025279,205 mi
04/09/2026279,279 mi+74 mi

Average of roughly 103 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R705 ADU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 11:16

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R705 ADU) between November 2021 and September 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”.

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