1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A23 USA
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/01/1997. Recorded mileage 159,823 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2495cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
A23 USA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 159,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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A23 USA Mileage History
- 04/05/2023156,588 mi
- 15/05/2024158,853 mi+2,265 mi
- 24/05/2024158,853 mi
- 20/05/2025159,821 mi+968 mi
- 22/05/2025159,823 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,577 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A23 USA 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 (A23 USA) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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