Official DVLA Record

1997 Land Rover Defender 110 2.5L Diesel · P295 DEP

P295 DEP

1997 Land Rover Defender 110 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 48,018 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 20/01/2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
48,018 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/01/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1997
Engine
2495cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT from January 2025 was a pass with no defects recorded. Although the vehicle recorded failures in 2023 and 2024, it has successfully passed its most recent inspection. The condition trend appears stable. The vehicle has moved from a period of recorded failures to a clean pass in its latest test. The mileage is very low for a 29-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 1,656 miles per year. This low mileage is an ambiguous signal that could suggest the vehicle has spent long periods standing idle rather than being used regularly. For a vehicle of this age, such low usage can mean that while mechanical wear is low, components may have aged due to lack of movement. A buyer should first inspect the condition of all rubber seals, hoses, and belts, as well as the state of the fluids, to ensure that the low mileage has not resulted in age-related deterioration from periods of inactivity.

P295 DEP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2025
  • 48,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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P295 DEP Mileage History

  1. 26/01/202233,761 mi
  2. 11/07/202341,566 mi+7,805 mi
  3. 31/12/202447,913 mi+6,347 mi
  4. 21/01/202548,018 mi+105 mi

Average of roughly 4,773 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P295 DEP MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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 110 (P295 DEP) between January 2022 and January 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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