1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P307 DNT
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 142,317 miles. MOT valid until 02/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,317 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
P307 DNT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 142,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P307 DNT Mileage History
- 17/05/2022137,347 mi
- 06/12/2023140,439 mi+3,092 mi
- 12/12/2023140,456 mi+17 mi
- 11/12/2024141,451 mi+995 mi
- 04/06/2026142,317 mi+866 mi
Average of roughly 1,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P307 DNT 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 (P307 DNT) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
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