1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R583 CAC
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 69,508 miles. MOT valid until 20/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,508 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
R583 CAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 69,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R583 CAC Mileage History
- 30/01/202361,853 mi
- 30/01/202361,853 mi
- 21/02/202464,341 mi+2,488 mi
- 19/02/202567,443 mi+3,102 mi
- 17/02/202669,508 mi+2,065 mi
Average of roughly 2,510 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R583 CAC 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 (R583 CAC) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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