1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R210 AGY
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 62,805 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R210 AGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 62,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R210 AGY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R210 AGY) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
R210 AGY Mileage History
- 17/08/202259,496 mi
- 16/08/202360,820 mi+1,324 mi
- 07/08/202461,356 mi+536 mi
- 23/07/202561,881 mi+525 mi
- 05/08/202662,805 mi+924 mi
Average of roughly 834 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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