1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N11 WAV
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 180,123 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N11 WAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2025
- 180,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N11 WAV 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 (N11 WAV) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N11 WAV Mileage History
- 22/02/2022175,344 mi
- 21/02/2023177,131 mi+1,787 mi
- 05/02/2024179,354 mi+2,223 mi
- 23/02/2024179,360 mi+6 mi
- 18/02/2025180,123 mi+763 mi
Average of roughly 1,598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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