1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI 2.5L Heavy oil · XDZ 9734
1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI (2.5L, heavy oil). First registered 15 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 251,885 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER TDI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 251,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XDZ 9734 Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 251,885 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.
XDZ 9734 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender Tdi (XDZ 9734) between January 2017 and June 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
XDZ 9734 Mileage History
- 26/01/2017215,522 mi
- 08/03/2018217,421 mi+1,899 mi
- 02/03/2019219,648 mi+2,227 mi
- 08/02/2021224,856 mi+5,208 mi
- 24/02/2021224,917 mi+61 mi
- 17/05/2022227,638 mi+2,721 mi
- 22/04/2023228,908 mi+1,270 mi
- 28/05/2024234,276 mi+5,368 mi
- 31/05/2024234,389 mi+113 mi
- 24/05/2025244,484 mi+10,095 mi
- 29/05/2026251,801 mi+7,317 mi
- 02/06/2026251,885 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 3,890 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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