1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R211 ABT
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 7,487 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R211 ABT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 7,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R211 ABT 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 (R211 ABT) between February 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R211 ABT Mileage History
- 23/02/20224,387 km
- 16/05/20235,666 mi
- 16/05/20235,666 mi
- 03/04/20256,844 km
- 15/06/20267,487 mi
Average of roughly 720 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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