1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R651 BMB
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 116,694 miles. MOT valid until 14/06/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/06/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,694 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
R651 BMB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 116,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
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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R651 BMB Mileage History
- 07/06/200683,202 mi
- 05/06/200791,913 mi+8,711 mi
- 28/05/200899,969 mi+8,056 mi
- 29/05/200899,971 mi+2 mi
- 23/06/2009103,256 mi+3,285 mi
- 25/06/2009103,268 mi+12 mi
- 25/06/2009103,268 mi
- 04/06/2010107,245 mi+3,977 mi
- 20/12/2011109,508 mi+2,263 mi
- 04/01/2013111,745 mi+2,237 mi
- 04/01/2013111,745 mi
- 04/01/2014113,193 mi+1,448 mi
- 03/06/2015115,013 mi+1,820 mi
- 15/06/2015115,023 mi+10 mi
- 07/10/2016116,225 mi+1,202 mi
- 25/11/2017116,567 mi+342 mi
- 23/11/2018116,597 mi+30 mi
- 14/05/2021116,607 mi+10 mi
- 13/07/2022116,577 mi-30 mi
- 08/03/2024116,589 mi+12 mi
- 31/10/2024116,590 mi+1 mi
- 02/06/2026116,693 mi+103 mi
- 16/06/2026116,694 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,673 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R651 BMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R651 BMB) between June 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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