1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P474 BAP
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 151,491 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/01/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,491 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
P474 BAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2024
- 151,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P474 BAP Mileage History
- 30/03/2022147,724 mi
- 05/11/2022147,768 mi+44 mi
- 20/01/2024151,491 mi+3,723 mi
- 20/01/2024151,491 mi
Average of roughly 2,081 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P474 BAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P474 BAP) between March 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2024 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 (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) 170mm (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Various (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
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