1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P342 CFO
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 129,051 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P342 CFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 129,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P342 CFO 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 (P342 CFO) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member, ”; “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn All 4 bushes in radius arm on front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray (”.
P342 CFO Mileage History
- 23/04/2024125,754 mi
- 22/04/2025127,582 mi+1,828 mi
- 01/05/2025127,583 mi+1 mi
- 17/04/2026129,051 mi+1,468 mi
- 08/06/2026129,051 mi
Average of roughly 1,551 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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