1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P288 FAO
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/03/1997. Recorded mileage 117,207 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,207 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
P288 FAO Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 117,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P288 FAO Mileage History
- 27/01/200667,204 mi
- 20/02/200773,053 mi+5,849 mi
- 20/02/200773,053 mi
- 20/02/200877,267 mi+4,214 mi
- 22/02/200877,267 mi
- 26/01/200981,748 mi+4,481 mi
- 26/01/200981,749 mi+1 mi
- 04/02/201087,320 mi+5,571 mi
- 05/02/201087,320 mi
- 18/02/201192,097 mi+4,777 mi
- 18/02/201192,097 mi
- 17/05/201295,717 mi+3,620 mi
- 30/05/20130 mi-95,717 mi
- 30/05/201398,267 mi+98,267 mi
- 28/05/201499,770 mi+1,503 mi
- 28/05/2015102,964 mi+3,194 mi
- 24/05/2016104,710 mi+1,746 mi
- 01/06/2017106,997 mi+2,287 mi
- 01/06/2017106,997 mi
- 04/06/2018107,467 mi+470 mi
- 03/06/2019109,108 mi+1,641 mi
- 04/01/2021111,858 mi+2,750 mi
- 10/01/2022113,292 mi+1,434 mi
- 09/05/2023114,144 mi+852 mi
- 22/05/2024116,447 mi+2,303 mi
- 28/05/2026117,207 mi+760 mi
Average of roughly 2,459 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P288 FAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P288 FAO) between January 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”.
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