1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P296 BNW
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 148,054 km. MOT valid until 28/04/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 148,054 km
- 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 BNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 148,054 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P296 BNW Odometer History
- 11/10/2021142,447 km
- 14/04/2023143,577 km+1,130 km
- 12/04/2024144,637 mi
- 30/04/2025145,978 km
- 27/04/2026148,054 km+2,076 km
Average of roughly 1,234 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P296 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 (P296 BNW) between October 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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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