1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K7 OWD
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 May 1997. Recorded mileage 227,901 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K7 OWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2024
- 227,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K7 OWD 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 (K7 OWD) between June 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2024 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 (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii))”; “Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”.
K7 OWD Mileage History
- 17/06/2022227,901 mi
- 28/06/2022277,901 mi+50,000 mi
- 12/09/2023227,901 mi-50,000 mi
- 03/10/2023227,903 mi+2 mi
- 26/11/2024227,901 mi-2 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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