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LAND ROVER DEFENDER1997 · 2.5L Diesel

P53 RTM

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER? It's a Diesel with a 2495cc engine showing 242,701 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 19/04/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 242,701
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 4/15/2026, 4:56:25 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Land Rover Defender (P53 RTM) has a recorded MOT history spanning from April 2021 to March 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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