1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Q517 WHL
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/06/1997. Recorded mileage 186,472 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
Q517 WHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 186,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Poor
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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Q517 WHL Mileage History
- 17/01/2024182,723 mi
- 18/01/2024182,723 mi
- 04/02/2025186,434 mi+3,711 mi
- 12/05/2025186,454 mi+20 mi
- 17/06/2025186,472 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 2,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Q517 WHL 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 (Q517 WHL) between January 2024 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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