1997 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · R662 BAC
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 04/09/1997. Recorded mileage 208,749 miles. MOT valid until 28/05/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2401cc
R662 BAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 208,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R662 BAC Mileage History
- 26/01/2023187,746 mi
- 21/05/2024193,418 mi+5,672 mi
- 30/05/2024193,423 mi+5 mi
- 28/05/2025197,753 mi+4,330 mi
- 28/05/2026208,749 mi+10,996 mi
Average of roughly 6,300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R662 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 (R662 BAC) between January 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (4 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”.
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