1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R971 BDU
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/11/1997. Recorded mileage 93,926 miles. MOT valid until 23/02/2027.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2495cc
R971 BDU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 93,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R971 BDU Mileage History
- 26/10/202193,838 mi
- 24/02/202693,926 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 20 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R971 BDU MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R971 BDU) between October 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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