1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P577 DCJ
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 83,579 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,579 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
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P577 DCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 83,579 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: 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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P577 DCJ Mileage History
- 16/02/202380,917 mi
- 17/02/202380,917 mi
- 30/04/202482,177 mi+1,260 mi
- 02/05/202583,579 mi+1,402 mi
- 02/05/202583,579 mi
Average of roughly 1,207 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P577 DCJ 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 (P577 DCJ) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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