1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R692 BMB
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/08/1997. Recorded mileage 167,778 miles. MOT valid until 04/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,778 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
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R692 BMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 167,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R692 BMB Mileage History
- 31/10/2023157,974 mi
- 30/10/2024162,789 mi+4,815 mi
- 01/11/2024162,793 mi+4 mi
- 11/12/2025167,774 mi+4,981 mi
- 05/01/2026167,778 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,493 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R692 BMB 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 (R692 BMB) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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