1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P614 MWP
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 114,984 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P614 MWP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 114,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P614 MWP Mileage History
- 02/09/200559,247 mi
- 25/09/200667,781 mi+8,534 mi
- 24/09/200769,863 mi+2,082 mi
- 24/09/200874,198 mi+4,335 mi
- 10/02/201075,941 mi+1,743 mi
- 26/01/201179,522 mi+3,581 mi
- 27/01/201283,264 mi+3,742 mi
- 27/01/201283,264 mi
- 25/01/201386,847 mi+3,583 mi
- 24/01/201489,935 mi+3,088 mi
- 31/01/201591,706 mi+1,771 mi
- 23/01/201693,865 mi+2,159 mi
- 21/01/201796,313 mi+2,448 mi
- 20/01/201898,914 mi+2,601 mi
- 02/02/2019100,863 mi+1,949 mi
- 25/01/2020102,509 mi+1,646 mi
- 22/01/2021103,116 mi+607 mi
- 27/01/2022105,141 mi+2,025 mi
- 12/01/2023107,869 mi+2,728 mi
- 11/01/2024110,536 mi+2,667 mi
- 29/01/2025112,723 mi+2,187 mi
- 03/02/2026114,984 mi+2,261 mi
Average of roughly 2,729 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
P614 MWP 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 (P614 MWP) between September 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 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: Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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