1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R307 CCA
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/08/1997. Recorded mileage 115,285 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,285 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
R307 CCA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2026
- 115,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R307 CCA Mileage History
- 02/08/2022115,190 mi
- 03/08/2022115,190 mi
- 29/01/2026115,285 mi+95 mi
Average of roughly 27 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R307 CCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R307 CCA) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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