1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R770 DDW
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/10/1997. Recorded mileage 126,659 miles. MOT valid until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,659 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
R770 DDW Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 126,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R770 DDW Mileage History
- 28/09/200571,259 mi
- 29/09/200681,770 mi+10,511 mi
- 30/09/200681,770 mi
- 02/10/200790,932 mi+9,162 mi
- 03/10/200790,932 mi
- 02/10/200898,138 mi+7,206 mi
- 02/10/200898,138 mi
- 01/12/2009105,074 mi+6,936 mi
- 10/12/2009105,079 mi+5 mi
- 23/11/2010111,467 mi+6,388 mi
- 30/11/2011114,541 mi+3,074 mi
- 30/11/2012115,478 mi+937 mi
- 27/11/2013117,178 mi+1,700 mi
- 01/12/2014117,821 mi+643 mi
- 08/12/2015119,534 mi+1,713 mi
- 25/11/2016120,381 mi+847 mi
- 07/12/2017121,659 mi+1,278 mi
- 03/12/2018122,459 mi+800 mi
- 03/12/2018122,459 mi
- 09/12/2019122,966 mi+507 mi
- 29/04/2022123,040 mi+74 mi
- 13/05/2022123,042 mi+2 mi
- 12/05/2023124,506 mi+1,464 mi
- 24/06/2023124,512 mi+6 mi
- 24/06/2024125,011 mi+499 mi
- 01/07/2025126,255 mi+1,244 mi
- 03/07/2026126,659 mi+404 mi
Average of roughly 2,669 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
R770 DDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R770 DDW) between September 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible not located in mount (”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”.
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