1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P274 DAW
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 318,170 miles. MOT valid until 11/04/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 318,170 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
P274 DAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 318,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P274 DAW Mileage History
- 13/04/2023283,423 mi
- 08/04/2024296,265 mi+12,842 mi
- 09/04/2025310,274 mi+14,009 mi
- 16/03/2026318,167 mi+7,893 mi
- 18/03/2026318,170 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,857 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P274 DAW 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 (P274 DAW) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO CONDITION OF FRONT PROP SHAFT REAR UJ (1.2.1 (g))”; “Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing Front prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down Play in lower column UJ clamp on too steering box (2.2.”.
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