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LAND ROVER DEFENDER1997 · 2.5L Diesel

R710 BAF

Vehicle Insight Summary

LAND ROVER DEFENDER (1997, Diesel, 2495cc) — mileage recorded at 242,956. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 12/06/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 242,956
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: May 23, 2026, 01:00 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Land Rover Defender (R710 BAF) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2022 to June 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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