1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R636 BAC
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 97,495 miles. MOT valid until 25/11/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,495 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
R636 BAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 97,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R636 BAC Mileage History
- 08/11/202395,060 mi
- 10/11/202395,061 mi+1 mi
- 01/11/202496,359 mi+1,298 mi
- 30/10/202597,495 mi+1,136 mi
- 31/10/202597,495 mi
Average of roughly 1,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R636 BAC 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 (R636 BAC) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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