1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K1 FWD
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/01/1997. Recorded mileage 157,920 miles. MOT valid until 18/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,920 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
K1 FWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 157,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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K1 FWD Mileage History
- 03/11/2022156,368 mi
- 16/10/2023157,520 mi+1,152 mi
- 19/10/2023157,528 mi+8 mi
- 10/10/2024157,719 mi+191 mi
- 24/09/2025157,920 mi+201 mi
Average of roughly 537 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K1 FWD 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 (K1 FWD) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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