1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · EMM 3L
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/02/1997. Recorded mileage 207,871 miles. MOT valid until 08/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,871 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
EMM 3L Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 207,871 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
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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EMM 3L Mileage History
- 01/12/2023201,647 mi
- 03/12/2024206,078 mi+4,431 mi
- 09/12/2024206,088 mi+10 mi
- 02/12/2025207,858 mi+1,770 mi
- 03/12/2025207,871 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 3,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EMM 3L 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 (EMM 3L) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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