1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P466 HAW
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/06/1997. Recorded mileage 171,595 miles. MOT valid until 29/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,595 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
P466 HAW Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 171,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (44 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P466 HAW Mileage History
- 30/05/2006100,694 mi
- 25/05/2007109,307 mi+8,613 mi
- 27/03/2009114,051 mi+4,744 mi
- 27/03/2009114,051 mi
- 19/02/2010116,154 mi+2,103 mi
- 19/02/2010116,154 mi
- 04/04/2011118,694 mi+2,540 mi
- 04/04/2011118,695 mi+1 mi
- 12/04/2012125,405 mi+6,710 mi
- 13/04/2012125,408 mi+3 mi
- 08/05/2013133,561 mi+8,153 mi
- 10/05/2013135,296 mi+1,735 mi
- 16/10/2014135,158 mi-138 mi
- 14/10/2015138,215 mi+3,057 mi
- 17/10/2016142,520 mi+4,305 mi
- 20/10/2016142,525 mi+5 mi
- 11/10/2017149,702 mi+7,177 mi
- 18/10/2017149,712 mi+10 mi
- 11/10/2018156,027 mi+6,315 mi
- 12/10/2018156,027 mi
- 18/10/2019161,658 mi+5,631 mi
- 01/11/2019161,700 mi+42 mi
- 13/10/2020164,356 mi+2,656 mi
- 25/11/2020164,401 mi+45 mi
- 29/11/2021165,320 mi+919 mi
- 30/11/2021165,321 mi+1 mi
- 24/11/2022165,593 mi+272 mi
- 06/12/2023166,346 mi+753 mi
- 06/12/2023166,346 mi
- 11/12/2024169,169 mi+2,823 mi
- 11/12/2025171,576 mi+2,407 mi
- 31/03/2026171,595 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 3,574 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P466 HAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P466 HAW) between May 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (44 issues), Suspension (37 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 102 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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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