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1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

P896 LOJ

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER is a Diesel vehicle with a 2495cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 210,860.

MOT

Expired

Expires 10/06/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 210,860
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 01:04

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1997, this Land Rover Defender with plate P896 LOJ has undergone 5 MOT inspections since July 2022.

Across its entire MOT history, this Land Rover has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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