1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R587 CAC
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 144,193 miles. MOT valid until 17/07/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,193 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
R587 CAC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 144,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R587 CAC Mileage History
- 19/07/2024142,904 mi
- 11/07/2025143,816 mi+912 mi
- 14/07/2026144,193 mi+377 mi
Average of roughly 650 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R587 CAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R587 CAC) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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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