The road tax status for R114 BKJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R114 BKJ?

The MOT for R114 BKJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R114 BKJ?

The recorded mileage for R114 BKJ is 220,153 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R114 BKJ ULEZ compliant?

No, R114 BKJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R114 BKJ

R114 BKJ

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 220,153 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 25 Aug 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 220,153 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1997

Engine

2495cc

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R114 BKJ Key Findings

42 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
220,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
21 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (51 mentions)

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R114 BKJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Nov 2026, 14:13

MOT Analysis

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42 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R114 BKJ) between July 2006 and August 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 21 failures.

The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 21 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (51 issues), Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Steering (9 issues), Windscreen (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 65 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play at drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.

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R114 BKJ Mileage History

25/07/200696,826 mi
28/07/200696,833 mi+7 mi
25/07/2007103,743 mi+6,910 mi
27/07/2007103,745 mi+2 mi
16/07/2008110,384 mi+6,639 mi
16/07/2008110,384 mi
23/07/2009117,562 mi+7,178 mi
23/07/2009117,562 mi
22/07/2010124,859 mi+7,297 mi
23/07/2010124,859 mi
21/07/2011131,318 mi+6,459 mi
21/07/2011131,318 mi
24/07/2012137,712 mi+6,394 mi
26/07/2012137,712 mi
19/07/2013143,689 mi+5,977 mi
19/07/2013143,689 mi
23/07/2014150,721 mi+7,032 mi
24/07/2014150,721 mi
31/07/2015157,436 mi+6,715 mi
10/08/2015157,437 mi+1 mi
09/08/2016163,441 mi+6,004 mi
10/08/2016163,442 mi+1 mi
24/07/2017169,816 mi+6,374 mi
24/07/2017169,816 mi
06/08/2018176,077 mi+6,261 mi
08/08/2018176,077 mi
25/07/2019183,974 mi+7,897 mi
26/07/2019183,974 mi
10/08/2020190,992 mi+7,018 mi
13/08/2020190,992 mi
09/08/2021197,532 mi+6,540 mi
12/08/2021197,536 mi+4 mi
20/07/2022202,355 mi+4,819 mi
04/08/2022202,450 mi+95 mi
01/08/2023206,680 mi+4,230 mi
11/08/2023206,820 mi+140 mi
25/07/2024210,293 mi+3,473 mi
26/07/2024210,293 mi
31/07/2025214,461 mi+4,168 mi
01/08/2025214,461 mi
20/08/2026220,153 mi+5,692 mi
27/08/2026220,153 mi

Average of roughly 6,139 miles per year across 42 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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