1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R663 BAC
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 68,503 miles. MOT valid until 23/09/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,503 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
R663 BAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 68,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R663 BAC Mileage History
- 12/09/202262,497 mi
- 03/09/202467,069 mi+4,572 mi
- 19/09/202467,086 mi+17 mi
- 23/09/202568,503 mi+1,417 mi
- 25/09/202568,503 mi
Average of roughly 1,978 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R663 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 (R663 BAC) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
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