1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P462 AFE
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 228,727 miles. MOT valid until 19/08/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,727 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
P462 AFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 228,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P462 AFE Mileage History
- 19/08/2024219,200 mi
- 19/08/2025222,660 mi+3,460 mi
- 21/08/2025222,660 mi
- 04/08/2026228,421 mi+5,761 mi
- 11/08/2026228,727 mi+306 mi
Average of roughly 4,820 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P462 AFE 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 (P462 AFE) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 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: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Offside Front Suspension component leaking Swivel joint (5.3.5 (c))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer”; “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
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