1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI 2.5L Diesel · SBZ 1294
1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 211,070 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER TDI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SBZ 1294 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
- 211,070 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.
SBZ 1294 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 90 Defender Tdi (SBZ 1294) between April 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SBZ 1294 Mileage History
- 28/04/2023201,193 mi
- 16/05/2023201,521 mi+328 mi
- 03/07/2024206,927 mi+5,406 mi
- 29/07/2024113,389 mi-93,538 mi
- 16/08/2025211,070 mi+97,681 mi
Average of roughly 4,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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