1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P296 AFV
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 179,566 miles. MOT valid until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,566 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
P296 AFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 179,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P296 AFV Mileage History
- 16/07/2022178,988 mi
- 04/08/2023179,278 mi+290 mi
- 04/08/2023179,278 mi
- 28/04/2025179,561 mi+283 mi
- 03/08/2026179,566 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 143 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P296 AFV 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 (P296 AFV) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
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