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1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R974 FJL

R974 FJL

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 42,448 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2500cc

R974 FJL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
  • 42,448 miles 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 Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R974 FJL Mileage History

  1. 06/02/202334,180 mi
  2. 01/02/202436,435 mi+2,255 mi
  3. 05/02/202436,438 mi+3 mi
  4. 29/01/202539,087 mi+2,649 mi
  5. 30/01/202642,448 mi+3,361 mi

Average of roughly 2,773 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R974 FJL 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 (R974 FJL) between February 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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