1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 171 PDE
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/09/1997. Recorded mileage 186,239 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2495cc
171 PDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 186,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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171 PDE Mileage History
- 01/04/2022180,996 mi
- 04/04/2023184,204 mi+3,208 mi
- 17/10/2023185,336 mi+1,132 mi
- 28/10/2024185,994 mi+658 mi
- 13/11/2025186,239 mi+245 mi
Average of roughly 1,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
171 PDE 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 (171 PDE) between April 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (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.
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