1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R256 BAC
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 189,655 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/10/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,655 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
R256 BAC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2024
- 189,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R256 BAC Mileage History
- 25/09/2021180,381 mi
- 01/10/2022184,366 mi+3,985 mi
- 23/09/2023187,798 mi+3,432 mi
- 05/10/2024189,655 mi+1,857 mi
Average of roughly 3,063 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R256 BAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R256 BAC) between September 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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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