1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R760 BMV
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 53,667 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R760 BMV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 53,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R760 BMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R760 BMV) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2025 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 (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis front outer/top area of steer”.
R760 BMV Mileage History
- 08/04/202253,178 mi
- 22/06/202353,543 mi+365 mi
- 11/03/202553,656 mi+113 mi
- 03/04/202553,667 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 164 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R760 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R760BMV.
TOYOTA
COROLLA
HONDA
CIVIC
HYUNDAI
BAYON SE CONNECT T-GDI MHEV A
FORD
ESCORT
SUZUKI
TL1000R
FORD
TRANSIT
MERCEDES-BENZ
SL
KAWASAKI
VN800
ROVER
MINI
HONDA
ROVER
MINI
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.