1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R307 CCA
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 115,285 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 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
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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
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”.
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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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