1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P32 FRS
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/03/1997. Recorded mileage 143,522 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,522 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
P32 FRS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 143,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P32 FRS Mileage History
- 13/09/2023136,789 mi
- 23/09/2024140,511 mi+3,722 mi
- 25/09/2024140,512 mi+1 mi
- 25/09/2025143,522 mi+3,010 mi
- 30/09/2025143,522 mi
Average of roughly 3,288 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P32 FRS 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 (P32 FRS) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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