1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P291 CFF
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 119,749 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P291 CFF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 119,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P291 CFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P291 CFF) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
In total 2 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.
P291 CFF Mileage History
- 03/04/2023113,658 mi
- 02/05/2024115,035 mi+1,377 mi
- 01/05/2025116,584 mi+1,549 mi
- 01/05/2026119,749 mi+3,165 mi
Average of roughly 1,979 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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