1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI 2.5L Heavy oil · VJI 5850
1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI (2.5L, heavy oil). First registered 11 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 178,916 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER TDI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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VJI 5850 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2025
- 178,916 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.
VJI 5850 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 (VJI 5850) between January 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VJI 5850 Mileage History
- 27/01/2024176,416 mi
- 12/02/2024176,446 mi+30 mi
- 17/01/2025178,458 mi+2,012 mi
- 19/01/2025178,480 mi+22 mi
- 21/12/2025178,916 mi+436 mi
Average of roughly 1,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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