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1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V35 KGJ

V35 KGJ

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 162,329 miles. MOT valid until 07/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2495cc

V35 KGJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
  • 162,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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V35 KGJ Mileage History

  1. 20/09/2022145,185 mi
  2. 03/10/2023152,390 mi+7,205 mi
  3. 23/09/2024156,969 mi+4,579 mi
  4. 23/09/2024156,969 mi
  5. 01/10/2025162,329 mi+5,360 mi

Average of roughly 5,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V35 KGJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (V35 KGJ) between September 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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