1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R652 BAC
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 58,253 km. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 58,253 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R652 BAC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2023
- 58,253 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R652 BAC 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 (R652 BAC) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 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: Brakes (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.
R652 BAC Odometer History
- 14/06/202257,911 km
- 23/06/202358,253 km+342 km
Average of roughly 334 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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