1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R640 BAU
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 97,283 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/11/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,283 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
R640 BAU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2022
- 97,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R640 BAU Mileage History
- 16/11/202197,205 mi
- 18/11/202297,283 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 78 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R640 BAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R640 BAU) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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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