1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R20 BAS
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 170,771 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R20 BAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 170,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R20 BAS 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 (R20 BAS) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
R20 BAS Mileage History
- 26/08/2022160,228 mi
- 29/08/2023163,118 mi+2,890 mi
- 23/08/2024165,242 mi+2,124 mi
- 26/08/2025168,256 mi+3,014 mi
- 19/08/2026170,771 mi+2,515 mi
Average of roughly 2,648 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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