1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R98 SJB
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/12/1997. Recorded mileage 216,701 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2495cc
R98 SJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2025
- 216,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Poor
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R98 SJB Mileage History
- 15/02/2023213,017 mi
- 17/05/2023213,036 mi+19 mi
- 27/06/2024216,686 mi+3,650 mi
- 04/04/2025216,698 mi+12 mi
- 11/04/2025216,701 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,712 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R98 SJB MOT History
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 (R98 SJB) between February 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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