1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F10 WAS
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 149,601 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F10 WAS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 149,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F10 WAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (F10 WAS) between November 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
F10 WAS Mileage History
- 04/11/2021149,422 mi
- 26/05/2023149,486 mi+64 mi
- 11/06/2025149,601 mi+115 mi
Average of roughly 50 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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