1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L25 BAA
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/02/1997. Recorded mileage 99,075 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2495cc
L25 BAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 99,075 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.
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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L25 BAA Mileage History
- 12/09/202394,058 mi
- 07/11/202498,179 mi+4,121 mi
- 21/11/202498,192 mi+13 mi
- 26/08/202598,075 mi-117 mi
- 08/09/202599,075 mi+1,000 mi
Average of roughly 2,520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L25 BAA 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 (L25 BAA) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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