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MOT Valid

1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M13 JAW

M13 JAW

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/08/1997. Recorded mileage 160,076 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1997 · Manchester
MOT Status
Valid until 18/02/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
160,076 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18/02/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2495cc

M13 JAW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
  • 160,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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M13 JAW Mileage History

  1. 19/02/2022151,441 mi
  2. 21/01/2023154,408 mi+2,967 mi
  3. 02/02/2024156,582 mi+2,174 mi
  4. 31/01/2025158,161 mi+1,579 mi
  5. 23/01/2026160,076 mi+1,915 mi

Average of roughly 2,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M13 JAW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (M13 JAW) between February 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY