1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P125 KAC
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 96,512 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,512 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
P125 KAC Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2021
- 96,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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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P125 KAC Mileage History
- 20/12/201174,188 mi
- 07/03/201383,367 mi+9,179 mi
- 19/03/201383,398 mi+31 mi
- 25/03/201488,818 mi+5,420 mi
- 06/01/201693,321 mi+4,503 mi
- 14/01/201693,329 mi+8 mi
- 23/02/201796,022 mi+2,693 mi
- 17/06/202196,512 mi+490 mi
Average of roughly 2,352 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
P125 KAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P125 KAC) between December 2011 and June 2021.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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