1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P2 BNO
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/01/1997. Recorded mileage 102,268 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
P2 BNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 102,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P2 BNO Mileage History
- 24/08/202296,551 mi
- 11/08/202398,525 mi+1,974 mi
- 08/08/2024100,663 mi+2,138 mi
- 14/08/2025102,155 mi+1,492 mi
- 21/08/2025102,268 mi+113 mi
Average of roughly 1,911 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P2 BNO 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 (P2 BNO) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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