Yes, R443 BAC is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 March 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R443 BAC?

The MOT for R443 BAC is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R443 BAC?

The recorded mileage for R443 BAC is 114,932 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R443 BAC ULEZ compliant?

No, R443 BAC 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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Road Tax Paid

1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R443 BAC

R443 BAC

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 114,932 miles. MOT valid until 02/05/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/05/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 114,932 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 02/05/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/03/2027

Mileage: 114,932 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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R443 BAC Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
114,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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R443 BAC Mileage History

22/04/202495,519 mi
28/04/2025107,389 mi+11,870 mi
28/04/2025107,389 mi
07/04/2026114,973 mi+7,584 mi
17/04/2026114,932 mi-41 mi

Average of roughly 9,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R443 BAC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 08:04

MOT Analysis

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 (R443 BAC) between April 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 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 (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to both lamps npt working (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.

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