DVLA verified

MOT valid

1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

R998 AEC

Vehicle Insight Summary

LAND ROVER DEFENDER (1997, Diesel, 2495cc) — mileage recorded at 143,443. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Valid

Expires 18/03/2027

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 143,443
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Land Rover Defender (R998 AEC) has a recorded MOT history spanning from August 2022 to March 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

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