1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P397 HAV
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/01/1997. Recorded mileage 108,480 miles. MOT valid until 10/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,480 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
P397 HAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 108,480 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: Average
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P397 HAV Mileage History
- 06/03/2024106,771 mi
- 01/04/2025107,245 mi+474 mi
- 11/04/2025107,245 mi
- 24/03/2026108,480 mi+1,235 mi
- 09/04/2026108,480 mi
Average of roughly 817 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P397 HAV 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 (P397 HAV) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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