1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R711 BAF
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 119,810 miles. MOT valid until 25/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,810 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
R711 BAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 119,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R711 BAF Mileage History
- 19/05/2022109,985 mi
- 26/05/2023112,624 mi+2,639 mi
- 20/06/2024115,929 mi+3,305 mi
- 27/06/2025118,535 mi+2,606 mi
- 23/06/2026119,810 mi+1,275 mi
Average of roughly 2,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R711 BAF 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 (R711 BAF) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
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