1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B3 DTJ
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/02/1997. Recorded mileage 130,058 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,058 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
B3 DTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 130,058 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
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B3 DTJ Mileage History
- 21/03/2024125,365 mi
- 14/03/2025127,595 mi+2,230 mi
- 14/03/2025127,595 mi
- 18/03/2026130,058 mi+2,463 mi
- 18/03/2026130,058 mi
Average of roughly 2,357 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B3 DTJ 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 (B3 DTJ) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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