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1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R801 BOJ

R801 BOJ

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 143,474 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25/04/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2495cc

R801 BOJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
  • 143,474 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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R801 BOJ Mileage History

  1. 27/03/2024134,993 mi
  2. 26/04/2024134,994 mi+1 mi
  3. 16/04/2025139,545 mi+4,551 mi
  4. 25/03/2026143,472 mi+3,927 mi
  5. 27/03/2026143,474 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 4,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R801 BOJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (R801 BOJ) between March 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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