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1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R971 FUP

R971 FUP

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 103,162 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2495cc

R971 FUP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
  • 103,162 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
45
/ 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 (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R971 FUP Mileage History

  1. 19/01/202296,512 mi
  2. 09/06/2023100,961 mi+4,449 mi
  3. 21/06/2023100,981 mi+20 mi
  4. 02/07/2024103,118 mi+2,137 mi
  5. 30/05/2025103,162 mi+44 mi

Average of roughly 1,980 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R971 FUP 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 (R971 FUP) between January 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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