The road tax status for R41 TBC is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R41 TBC?

The MOT for R41 TBC is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R41 TBC?

The recorded mileage for R41 TBC is 74,046 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R41 TBC ULEZ compliant?

No, R41 TBC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R41 TBC

R41 TBC

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/12/1997. Recorded mileage 74,046 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 05/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 74,046 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 74,046 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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R41 TBC Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
74,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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R41 TBC Mileage History

10/05/202272,483 mi
12/05/202373,095 mi+612 mi
14/11/202473,274 mi+179 mi
07/05/202674,046 mi+772 mi

Average of roughly 392 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R41 TBC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 04:16

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R41 TBC) between May 2022 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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