The road tax status for R678 GEJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R678 GEJ?

The MOT for R678 GEJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 October 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R678 GEJ?

The recorded mileage for R678 GEJ is 95,488 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R678 GEJ ULEZ compliant?

No, R678 GEJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R678 GEJ

R678 GEJ

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 95,488 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08 Oct 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 95,488 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1997

Engine

2495cc

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R678 GEJ Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
95,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (35 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Good

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

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R678 GEJ Mileage History

01/09/200646,264 mi
06/09/200646,264 mi
29/08/200749,196 mi+2,932 mi
01/05/200851,574 mi+2,378 mi
11/08/200851,728 mi+154 mi
02/09/200954,661 mi+2,933 mi
07/09/201058,435 mi+3,774 mi
18/09/201058,618 mi+183 mi
12/09/201161,144 mi+2,526 mi
11/09/201264,226 mi+3,082 mi
15/09/201264,231 mi+5 mi
13/09/201367,138 mi+2,907 mi
14/09/201367,138 mi
19/09/201469,752 mi+2,614 mi
19/09/201469,752 mi
09/09/201573,698 mi+3,946 mi
10/10/201677,597 mi+3,899 mi
10/10/201677,597 mi
13/09/201781,463 mi+3,866 mi
10/09/201883,960 mi+2,497 mi
16/09/201986,141 mi+2,181 mi
17/09/202087,823 mi+1,682 mi
13/09/202189,766 mi+1,943 mi
14/09/202290,538 mi+772 mi
14/09/202290,538 mi
21/09/202391,002 mi+464 mi
01/10/202492,289 mi+1,287 mi
08/10/202593,858 mi+1,569 mi
08/10/202695,488 mi+1,630 mi

Average of roughly 2,449 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

R678 GEJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Oct 2026, 03:52

MOT Analysis

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R678 GEJ) between September 2006 and October 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 08 October 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 (35 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 83 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: “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.

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