1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P48 RKX
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 226,846 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,846 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
P48 RKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 226,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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P48 RKX Mileage History
- 11/09/2023222,067 mi
- 04/09/2024223,639 mi+1,572 mi
- 04/09/2024223,644 mi+5 mi
- 09/09/2025226,846 mi+3,202 mi
- 17/10/2025226,846 mi
Average of roughly 2,276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P48 RKX 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 (P48 RKX) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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