1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R341 GFF
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 138,951 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,951 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
R341 GFF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 138,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R341 GFF Mileage History
- 06/11/200680,565 mi
- 03/11/200786,338 mi+5,773 mi
- 22/10/200890,059 mi+3,721 mi
- 31/05/201197,961 mi+7,902 mi
- 29/05/2012103,146 mi+5,185 mi
- 24/05/2013106,443 mi+3,297 mi
- 23/05/2014111,371 mi+4,928 mi
- 12/05/2015116,975 mi+5,604 mi
- 16/05/2016122,559 mi+5,584 mi
- 03/05/2017127,612 mi+5,053 mi
- 18/05/2018133,637 mi+6,025 mi
- 24/06/2020137,314 mi+3,677 mi
- 24/06/2020137,314 mi
- 22/06/2021138,432 mi+1,118 mi
- 19/09/2022138,702 mi+270 mi
- 05/07/2024138,730 mi+28 mi
- 09/04/2026138,951 mi+221 mi
- 09/04/2026138,951 mi
Average of roughly 3,006 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
R341 GFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R341 GFF) between November 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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