1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P291 BNW
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 117,873 km. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 117,873 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P291 BNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 117,873 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P291 BNW 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 (P291 BNW) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 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 (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm LT 235-85-16 120-116S BF GOODRICH ALL TERAIN T/A KO2 (5.2.3 ”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
P291 BNW Odometer History
- 03/10/202290,806 km
- 16/10/2023109,083 km+18,277 km
- 16/10/2023109,083 km
- 03/10/2024114,509 km+5,426 km
- 22/09/2025117,873 km+3,364 km
Average of roughly 9,110 km 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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