1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P261 BTT
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/01/1997. Recorded mileage 151,993 miles. MOT valid until 04/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,993 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
P261 BTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 151,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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
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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P261 BTT Mileage History
- 13/01/2025145,597 mi
- 05/03/2025146,088 mi+491 mi
- 05/03/2025146,088 mi
- 27/02/2026151,903 mi+5,815 mi
- 03/03/2026151,993 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly 5,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P261 BTT 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 (P261 BTT) between January 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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