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1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P796 DNR

P796 DNR

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 88,002 miles. MOT valid until 19/04/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/04/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2495cc

P796 DNR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
  • 88,002 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
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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P796 DNR Mileage History

  1. 02/09/202286,493 mi
  2. 09/09/202286,494 mi+1 mi
  3. 03/09/202487,852 mi+1,358 mi
  4. 03/09/202487,852 mi
  5. 20/04/202688,002 mi+150 mi

Average of roughly 416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P796 DNR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 21 Apr 2026, 18:51
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 (P796 DNR) between September 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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