1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P188 CTA
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 98,058 miles. MOT valid until 03/12/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,058 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
P188 CTA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 98,058 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P188 CTA Mileage History
- 03/06/202497,929 mi
- 04/12/202598,058 mi+129 mi
Average of roughly 86 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P188 CTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P188 CTA) between June 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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