1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P427 KPY
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/04/1997. Recorded mileage 159,490 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,490 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
P427 KPY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2023
- 159,490 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: 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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P427 KPY Mileage History
- 21/07/2023199,471 mi
- 21/07/2023159,490 mi-39,981 mi
Average of roughly -62,340,254 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P427 KPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P427 KPY) between July 2023 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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