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1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

P247 FMS

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER? It's a Diesel with a 2495cc engine showing 170,176 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 26/06/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 170,176
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Land Rover Defender (P247 FMS) from 1997 show a total of 4 MOT tests between June 2022 and June 2025.

With 4 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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