1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P432 DTN
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 184,359 miles. MOT valid until 28/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,359 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P432 DTN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 184,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P432 DTN Mileage History
- 17/01/2025183,777 mi
- 29/01/2025183,795 mi+18 mi
- 27/01/2026184,357 mi+562 mi
- 28/01/2026184,359 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 565 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P432 DTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P432 DTN) between January 2025 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to hose connection weeping (1.1.11 (b) (”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”.
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