1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C3 JSS
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 168,622 miles. MOT valid until 20/06/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,622 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
C3 JSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 168,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering 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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C3 JSS Mileage History
- 04/04/2023167,181 mi
- 12/06/2024167,458 mi+277 mi
- 18/06/2024167,459 mi+1 mi
- 19/06/2025168,007 mi+548 mi
- 22/06/2026168,622 mi+615 mi
Average of roughly 448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C3 JSS 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 (C3 JSS) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 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: Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
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