1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · P618 BUG
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1997. Recorded mileage 104,470 miles. MOT valid until 12/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2495cc
P618 BUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 104,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P618 BUG Mileage History
- 14/04/202289,392 mi
- 06/04/202394,692 mi+5,300 mi
- 12/04/202498,273 mi+3,581 mi
- 28/03/2025100,688 mi+2,415 mi
- 24/03/2026104,470 mi+3,782 mi
Average of roughly 3,823 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P618 BUG 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 (P618 BUG) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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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