1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R384 AEC
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/08/1997. Recorded mileage 109,029 miles. MOT valid until 23/05/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,029 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
R384 AEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 109,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R384 AEC Mileage History
- 11/05/2022106,173 mi
- 23/05/2023106,784 mi+611 mi
- 20/05/2024107,394 mi+610 mi
- 20/05/2025107,992 mi+598 mi
- 13/05/2026109,029 mi+1,037 mi
Average of roughly 713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R384 AEC 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 (R384 AEC) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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