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1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI 2.5L Heavy oil · SBZ 1294

SBZ 1294

1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI (2.5L, heavy oil). First registered 27 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 215,414 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER TDI
Year / Origin
1997 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
215,414 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required
Fuel & Engine
HEAVY OIL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
HEAVY OIL
Year
1997
Engine
2495cc
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SBZ 1294 Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 19/10/2026
  • 215,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures

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SBZ 1294 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 12:49
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender Tdi (SBZ 1294) between December 2017 and October 2026.

The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 19 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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SBZ 1294 Mileage History

  1. 16/12/2017171,801 mi
  2. 21/12/2018178,394 mi+6,593 mi
  3. 20/12/2019184,569 mi+6,175 mi
  4. 15/03/2022196,037 mi+11,468 mi
  5. 28/04/2023201,193 mi+5,156 mi
  6. 16/05/2023201,521 mi+328 mi
  7. 03/07/2024206,927 mi+5,406 mi
  8. 29/07/2024113,389 mi-93,538 mi
  9. 16/08/2025211,070 mi+97,681 mi
  10. 19/10/2026215,414 mi+4,344 mi

Average of roughly 4,933 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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