1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R173 BAY
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/08/1997. Recorded mileage 119,308 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,308 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
R173 BAY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 119,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R173 BAY Mileage History
- 27/04/2022117,621 mi
- 10/06/2025119,308 mi+1,687 mi
Average of roughly 540 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R173 BAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R173 BAY) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues). 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.
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