1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R38 EKX
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/11/1997. Recorded mileage 107,338 miles. MOT valid until 09/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,338 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
R38 EKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2026
- 107,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R38 EKX Mileage History
- 31/08/2023105,856 mi
- 31/08/2023105,856 mi
- 10/10/2024106,283 mi+427 mi
- 08/01/2026107,322 mi+1,039 mi
- 10/01/2026107,338 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 627 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R38 EKX 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 (R38 EKX) between August 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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