1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P348 CCK
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 191,726 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P348 CCK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2026
- 191,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P348 CCK 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 (P348 CCK) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering locking device ineffective drop arm nut locking device (2.1.3 (d))”; “Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn offside end on panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis below steering box corroded a”.
P348 CCK Mileage History
- 10/09/2022178,676 mi
- 09/02/2024180,951 mi+2,275 mi
- 25/06/2025185,505 mi+4,554 mi
- 04/08/2025186,178 mi+673 mi
- 10/09/2026191,726 mi+5,548 mi
Average of roughly 3,262 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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