1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R712 BDC
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 98,305 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R712 BDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 98,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R712 BDC 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 (R712 BDC) between December 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury foot well has corroded through (6.2.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury footwell has corroded through (6.2.4 (a) (ii))”; “Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
R712 BDC Mileage History
- 19/12/202298,305 mi
- 14/05/202498,305 mi
- 14/05/202498,305 mi
- 28/06/202598,305 mi
- 24/07/202698,305 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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