1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P982 DEJ
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 131,744 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P982 DEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 131,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P982 DEJ Mileage History
- 24/02/2023129,310 mi
- 20/02/2024130,961 mi+1,651 mi
- 26/02/2025131,451 mi+490 mi
- 27/02/2025131,451 mi
- 12/03/2026131,744 mi+293 mi
Average of roughly 799 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P982 DEJ MOT History
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 (P982 DEJ) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Corroded, sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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