1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P492 CTT
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 92,440 miles. MOT valid until 06/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,440 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
P492 CTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 92,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P492 CTT Mileage History
- 01/10/202192,386 mi
- 19/06/202392,404 mi+18 mi
- 17/09/202592,422 mi+18 mi
- 19/09/202592,422 mi
- 08/06/202692,440 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 12 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P492 CTT 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 (P492 CTT) between October 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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