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1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P741 JKM

P741 JKM

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 175,280 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/03/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2495cc

P741 JKM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2025
  • 175,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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P741 JKM Mileage History

  1. 09/11/2022165,004 mi
  2. 06/11/2023170,025 mi+5,021 mi
  3. 10/11/2023170,075 mi+50 mi
  4. 24/02/2025175,265 mi+5,190 mi
  5. 06/03/2025175,280 mi+15 mi

Average of roughly 4,425 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P741 JKM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (P741 JKM) between November 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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