1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R724 BMB
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/08/1997. Recorded mileage 116,384 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/07/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
R724 BMB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2022
- 116,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R724 BMB Mileage History
- 11/04/2022116,384 mi
- 11/04/2022116,384 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R724 BMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R724 BMB) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2022 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), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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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