The road tax status for R733 BMB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R733 BMB?

The MOT for R733 BMB is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 August 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of R733 BMB?

The recorded mileage for R733 BMB is 109,326 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R733 BMB ULEZ compliant?

No, R733 BMB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R733 BMB

R733 BMB

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 109,326 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 07/08/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 109,326 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 07/08/2023

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Mileage: 109,326 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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R733 BMB Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2022
109,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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R733 BMB Mileage History

27/07/2022109,313 mi
02/08/2022109,326 mi+13 mi

Average of roughly 801 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R733 BMB MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Sept 2026, 07:53

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R733 BMB) between July 2022 and August 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 August 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember nex”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.

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