1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P801 DCU
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 121,614 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P801 DCU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 121,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P801 DCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P801 DCU) between May 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
In total 4 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.
P801 DCU Mileage History
- 25/05/2022120,863 mi
- 16/11/2023122,521 mi+1,658 mi
- 02/01/2026121,614 mi-907 mi
Average of roughly 208 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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