1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A15 PDG
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/09/1997. Recorded mileage 243,445 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,445 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
A15 PDG Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 243,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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A15 PDG Mileage History
- 21/12/2005159,074 mi
- 21/12/2005159,074 mi
- 11/12/2006165,194 mi+6,120 mi
- 11/12/2006165,194 mi
- 19/12/2007177,421 mi+12,227 mi
- 20/12/2007177,421 mi
- 12/01/2009183,668 mi+6,247 mi
- 14/01/2009183,668 mi
- 01/02/2010189,983 mi+6,315 mi
- 11/02/2011195,484 mi+5,501 mi
- 18/01/2012199,863 mi+4,379 mi
- 06/02/2013203,450 mi+3,587 mi
- 04/03/2014206,133 mi+2,683 mi
- 24/02/2015213,058 mi+6,925 mi
- 09/03/2016225,049 mi+11,991 mi
- 08/03/2017227,024 mi+1,975 mi
- 06/03/2018228,757 mi+1,733 mi
- 30/08/2019231,082 mi+2,325 mi
- 17/09/2020231,206 mi+124 mi
- 01/10/2020231,206 mi
- 07/10/2021233,224 mi+2,018 mi
- 12/10/2021233,224 mi
- 10/08/2022236,611 mi+3,387 mi
- 25/09/2023241,197 mi+4,586 mi
- 30/04/2025243,250 mi+2,053 mi
- 30/04/2026243,445 mi+195 mi
Average of roughly 4,145 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
A15 PDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (A15 PDG) between December 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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