1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R746 BDU
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 108,428 miles. MOT valid until 22/07/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,428 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
R746 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 108,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R746 BDU Mileage History
- 30/06/2022102,025 mi
- 17/07/2023103,545 mi+1,520 mi
- 24/07/2024105,334 mi+1,789 mi
- 24/06/2025106,703 mi+1,369 mi
- 14/07/2026108,428 mi+1,725 mi
Average of roughly 1,586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R746 BDU 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 (R746 BDU) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 28 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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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