1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P282 DAW
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 214,141 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P282 DAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 214,141 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.
P282 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 (P282 DAW) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P282 DAW Mileage History
- 01/03/2023208,075 mi
- 22/02/2024211,296 mi+3,221 mi
- 28/02/2024211,301 mi+5 mi
- 10/03/2025214,123 mi+2,822 mi
- 18/03/2025214,141 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 2,962 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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