1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R971 DNS
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 150,960 miles. MOT valid until 05/10/2026.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2495cc
R971 DNS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 150,960 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: Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
R971 DNS Mileage History
- 18/10/2022145,700 mi
- 13/06/2024152,140 mi+6,440 mi
- 18/04/2025152,166 mi+26 mi
- 06/10/2025150,960 mi-1,206 mi
- 06/10/2025150,960 mi
Average of roughly 1,772 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R971 DNS 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 (R971 DNS) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R971 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R971DNS.
HONDA
CBR1100XX
TOYOTA
MR2
BMW
750
MAZDA
MX-5
VOLKSWAGEN
LT
PEUGEOT
BOXER
HONDA
INTEGRA
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
MERCEDES-BENZ
SL
HONDA
CBR1100XX
VAUXHALL
CORSA