1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P127 DPE
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 196,150 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,150 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
P127 DPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 196,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P127 DPE Mileage History
- 21/09/2023184,497 mi
- 21/09/2023184,497 mi
- 18/09/2024191,184 mi+6,687 mi
- 18/09/2024191,184 mi
- 29/08/2025196,150 mi+4,966 mi
Average of roughly 6,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P127 DPE 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 (P127 DPE) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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