1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P376 FEC
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 183,278 miles. MOT valid until 21/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,278 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
P376 FEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 183,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 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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P376 FEC Mileage History
- 17/04/2024179,467 mi
- 23/04/2025181,995 mi+2,528 mi
- 23/04/2025181,995 mi
- 21/04/2026183,278 mi+1,283 mi
- 21/04/2026183,278 mi
Average of roughly 1,896 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P376 FEC 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 (P376 FEC) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 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 (13 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (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: “Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of ”.
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