No, R897 BYG is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R897 BYG?

The MOT for R897 BYG is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 March 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of R897 BYG?

The recorded mileage for R897 BYG is 8,122 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R897 BYG ULEZ compliant?

No, R897 BYG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R897 BYG

R897 BYG

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 8,122 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 14/03/2024
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 8,122 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 14/03/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 8,122 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2495cc

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R897 BYG Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 14/03/2024
8,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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R897 BYG Mileage History

11/03/20227,180 mi
10/03/20238,033 mi+853 mi
14/03/20248,122 mi+89 mi

Average of roughly 469 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

R897 BYG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 19:59

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R897 BYG) between March 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced HOLE I”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.

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