1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R755 HKN
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/12/1997. Recorded mileage 159,097 miles. MOT valid until 28/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,097 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
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R755 HKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 159,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R755 HKN Mileage History
- 09/01/2024153,234 mi
- 02/01/2025154,384 mi+1,150 mi
- 02/01/2025154,387 mi+3 mi
- 27/01/2026159,085 mi+4,698 mi
- 29/01/2026159,097 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 2,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R755 HKN 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 (R755 HKN) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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