1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P201 DCE
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 133,745 miles. MOT valid until 22/07/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,745 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
P201 DCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 133,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P201 DCE Mileage History
- 03/05/2022123,860 mi
- 05/05/2023126,571 mi+2,711 mi
- 15/05/2024130,645 mi+4,074 mi
- 19/06/2025132,660 mi+2,015 mi
- 24/07/2026133,745 mi+1,085 mi
Average of roughly 2,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P201 DCE 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 (P201 DCE) between May 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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