1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P637 DEP
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2019. Recorded mileage 69,254 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2500cc
P637 DEP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2025
- 69,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
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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P637 DEP Mileage History
- 18/07/202268,513 mi
- 12/07/202369,073 mi+560 mi
- 30/01/202569,239 mi+166 mi
- 10/02/202569,254 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 289 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P637 DEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P637 DEP) between July 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2025 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 (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer”.
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