1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R161 CDC
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 95,592 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,592 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
R161 CDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 95,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R161 CDC Mileage History
- 04/11/202293,204 mi
- 01/11/202394,150 mi+946 mi
- 02/11/202394,150 mi
- 26/09/202495,011 mi+861 mi
- 06/11/202595,592 mi+581 mi
Average of roughly 794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R161 CDC 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 (R161 CDC) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”.
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