1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P603 BFO
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/02/1997. Recorded mileage 138,074 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,074 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
P603 BFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2025
- 138,074 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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P603 BFO Mileage History
- 05/08/2022123,328 mi
- 05/08/2022123,328 mi
- 11/03/2024127,012 mi+3,684 mi
- 11/03/2025138,074 mi+11,062 mi
- 13/03/2025138,074 mi
Average of roughly 5,663 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P603 BFO 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 (P603 BFO) between August 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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