1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R726 BMB
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 80,512 miles. MOT valid until 06/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,512 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
R726 BMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 80,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R726 BMB Mileage History
- 30/09/202171,899 mi
- 27/09/202274,262 mi+2,363 mi
- 03/10/202376,332 mi+2,070 mi
- 03/10/202478,348 mi+2,016 mi
- 08/10/202580,512 mi+2,164 mi
Average of roughly 2,142 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R726 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 (R726 BMB) between September 2021 and October 2025.
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 (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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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