1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P423 HAU
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 110,333 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P423 HAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 110,333 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.
P423 HAU 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 (P423 HAU) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P423 HAU Mileage History
- 28/10/2022105,444 mi
- 10/11/2023105,990 mi+546 mi
- 17/11/2023105,992 mi+2 mi
- 22/10/2024108,005 mi+2,013 mi
- 01/12/2025110,333 mi+2,328 mi
Average of roughly 1,580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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