Official DVLA Record

1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P464 CFF

P464 CFF

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 152,883 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 27/05/2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (04/09/2026)
Recorded Mileage
152,883 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/05/2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 04/09/2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1997
Engine
2495cc

P464 CFF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
  • 152,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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P464 CFF Mileage History

  1. 12/04/2022149,806 mi
  2. 12/08/2022149,867 mi+61 mi
  3. 11/04/2023151,148 mi+1,281 mi
  4. 29/05/2024152,453 mi+1,305 mi
  5. 23/05/2025152,883 mi+430 mi

Average of roughly 988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P464 CFF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Sept 2026, 01:05
MOT Analysis

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 (P464 CFF) between April 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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 component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper (2.1.2 (e) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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