1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P113 ENP
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/01/1997. Recorded mileage 170,233 miles. MOT valid until 07/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,233 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
P113 ENP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 170,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P113 ENP Mileage History
- 04/07/2023165,344 mi
- 05/07/2023165,356 mi+12 mi
- 03/07/2024168,058 mi+2,702 mi
- 09/07/2025169,801 mi+1,743 mi
- 02/07/2026170,233 mi+432 mi
Average of roughly 1,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P113 ENP 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 (P113 ENP) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
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