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1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P815 GNN

P815 GNN

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/04/1997. Recorded mileage 179,823 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2495cc

P815 GNN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
  • 179,823 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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P815 GNN Mileage History

  1. 14/07/2023173,055 mi
  2. 12/07/2024177,766 mi+4,711 mi
  3. 12/07/2024177,766 mi
  4. 18/07/2025179,731 mi+1,965 mi
  5. 31/07/2025179,823 mi+92 mi

Average of roughly 3,305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P815 GNN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jul 2026, 02:00
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 (P815 GNN) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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