1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P562 WAX
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 104,929 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/02/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,929 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
P562 WAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2008
- 104,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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P562 WAX Mileage History
- 01/02/200695,197 mi
- 31/01/200799,431 mi+4,234 mi
- 03/02/200799,431 mi
- 06/02/2008104,909 mi+5,478 mi
- 15/02/2008104,929 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 4,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P562 WAX 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 (P562 WAX) between February 2006 and February 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2008 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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