1997 Land Rover 2.5L Petrol · C135 OTW
1997 Land Rover (2.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 129,539 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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C135 OTW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 129,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C135 OTW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Unknown (C135 OTW) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
C135 OTW Mileage History
- 31/07/2023129,151 mi
- 08/08/2024129,158 mi+7 mi
- 09/08/2024129,160 mi+2 mi
- 14/07/2025129,539 mi+379 mi
Average of roughly 199 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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