1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R296 ACK
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/08/1997. Recorded mileage 157,629 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,629 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R296 ACK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 157,629 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R296 ACK Mileage History
- 18/02/2022151,298 mi
- 23/03/2023152,661 mi+1,363 mi
- 24/03/2023152,667 mi+6 mi
- 15/04/2024154,338 mi+1,671 mi
- 14/04/2025157,629 mi+3,291 mi
Average of roughly 2,009 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R296 ACK 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 (R296 ACK) between February 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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