1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R141 BAH
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 142,127 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,127 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
R141 BAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 142,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
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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R141 BAH Mileage History
- 12/01/2023139,428 mi
- 17/01/2023139,441 mi+13 mi
- 07/02/2024139,847 mi+406 mi
- 04/02/2025142,125 mi+2,278 mi
- 12/09/2025142,127 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R141 BAH 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 (R141 BAH) between January 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at cen”; “Nearside Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chass”; “Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced central crossmemb”.
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