1997 Land Rover Range Rover 2.5L Diesel · P215 DCE
1997 Land Rover Range Rover (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/02/1997. Recorded mileage 183,312 miles. MOT valid until 28/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2497cc
P215 DCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 183,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P215 DCE Mileage History
- 24/05/2023179,418 mi
- 28/05/2024180,518 mi+1,100 mi
- 29/05/2025181,858 mi+1,340 mi
- 30/05/2025181,863 mi+5 mi
- 26/05/2026183,312 mi+1,449 mi
Average of roughly 1,295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P215 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 Range Rover (P215 DCE) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 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: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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