DVLA verified

MOT valid

1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

P617 KMS

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER? It's a Diesel with a 2495cc engine showing 165,577 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 02/02/2027

Tax

No data

£8.99

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Mileage: 165,577
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Land Rover Defender (P617 KMS) has a recorded MOT history spanning from January 2023 to February 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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