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LAND ROVER DEFENDER1997 · 2.5L Diesel

R841 CDU

Vehicle Insight Summary

LAND ROVER DEFENDER (1997, Diesel, 2495cc) — mileage recorded at 218,628. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 15/04/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 218,628
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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/ 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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Exported

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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 16, 2026, 01:04 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Land Rover Defender (R841 CDU) from 1997 show a total of 5 MOT tests between April 2022 and April 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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