1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P510 AKS
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/03/1997. Recorded mileage 42,611 miles. MOT valid until 24/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,611 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
P510 AKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 42,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P510 AKS Mileage History
- 12/06/202439,683 mi
- 26/06/202541,357 mi+1,674 mi
- 26/06/202541,357 mi
- 18/06/202642,611 mi+1,254 mi
- 18/06/202642,611 mi
Average of roughly 1,453 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P510 AKS 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 (P510 AKS) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
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