1997 Landrover Defender TUM 2.5L Diesel · R873 JBA
1997 Landrover Defender TUM (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/08/1997. Recorded mileage 88,251 km. MOT valid until 25/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LANDROVER DEFENDER TUM
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 88,251 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2495cc
R873 JBA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 88,251 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R873 JBA Odometer History
- 24/01/202469,620 km
- 22/01/202581,054 km+11,434 km
- 20/01/202688,237 km+7,183 km
- 26/01/202688,251 km+14 km
Average of roughly 9,283 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R873 JBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Landrover Defender Tum (R873 JBA) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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