1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P442 DBV
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 188,497 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,497 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
P442 DBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 188,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P442 DBV Mileage History
- 28/02/2022179,770 mi
- 27/02/2023183,058 mi+3,288 mi
- 15/02/2024184,763 mi+1,705 mi
- 21/02/2025185,828 mi+1,065 mi
- 17/02/2026188,497 mi+2,669 mi
Average of roughly 2,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P442 DBV 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 (P442 DBV) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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