1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A2 MUE
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 141,278 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,278 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
A2 MUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 141,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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A2 MUE Mileage History
- 26/09/2022135,677 mi
- 25/09/2023138,756 mi+3,079 mi
- 27/09/2023138,765 mi+9 mi
- 23/10/2024140,502 mi+1,737 mi
- 24/09/2025141,278 mi+776 mi
Average of roughly 1,870 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A2 MUE 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 (A2 MUE) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and functionality of the bra”; “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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