1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P593 JOK
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 174,663 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P593 JOK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 174,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P593 JOK Mileage History
- 06/02/2006130,743 mi
- 10/02/2006130,743 mi
- 17/04/2007132,943 mi+2,200 mi
- 14/04/2008138,912 mi+5,969 mi
- 16/04/2009142,702 mi+3,790 mi
- 16/04/2010146,072 mi+3,370 mi
- 06/04/2011149,265 mi+3,193 mi
- 09/04/2011149,280 mi+15 mi
- 03/04/2012152,257 mi+2,977 mi
- 15/04/2013154,920 mi+2,663 mi
- 10/04/2014157,295 mi+2,375 mi
- 13/04/2015159,602 mi+2,307 mi
- 05/04/2016162,121 mi+2,519 mi
- 24/04/2017164,833 mi+2,712 mi
- 18/04/2018166,228 mi+1,395 mi
- 18/04/2019167,603 mi+1,375 mi
- 21/10/2020169,239 mi+1,636 mi
- 07/12/2021170,266 mi+1,027 mi
- 28/11/2022171,193 mi+927 mi
- 04/12/2023172,146 mi+953 mi
- 14/01/2025173,264 mi+1,118 mi
- 13/01/2026174,663 mi+1,399 mi
Average of roughly 2,203 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
P593 JOK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P593 JOK) between February 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 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 (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”.
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