1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R52 LGJ
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/10/1997. Recorded mileage 40,333 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,333 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
R52 LGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 40,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R52 LGJ Mileage History
- 29/04/202236,967 mi
- 06/05/202237,006 mi+39 mi
- 28/04/202338,831 mi+1,825 mi
- 03/05/202440,192 mi+1,361 mi
- 27/05/202540,333 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 1,094 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R52 LGJ 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 (R52 LGJ) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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