1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R27 VEC
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/10/1997. Recorded mileage 73,363 miles. MOT valid until 15/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,363 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
R27 VEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 73,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R27 VEC Mileage History
- 17/05/202469,502 mi
- 14/05/202571,494 mi+1,992 mi
- 14/05/202571,494 mi
- 11/05/202673,363 mi+1,869 mi
- 14/05/202673,363 mi
Average of roughly 1,940 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R27 VEC 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 (R27 VEC) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop - rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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