1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P205 BAD
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/04/1997. Recorded mileage 280,994 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 280,994 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
P205 BAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 280,994 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
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P205 BAD Mileage History
- 25/05/2023268,831 mi
- 11/06/2024273,907 mi+5,076 mi
- 12/06/2024273,907 mi
- 28/07/2025280,979 mi+7,072 mi
- 07/08/2025280,994 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 5,521 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P205 BAD 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 (P205 BAD) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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