1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P238 FRB
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 204,875 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,875 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
P238 FRB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2022
- 204,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P238 FRB Mileage History
- 03/09/2022204,875 mi
- 03/09/2022204,875 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P238 FRB 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 (P238 FRB) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2022 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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