1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P647 DEP
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 175,150 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P647 DEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 175,150 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.
P647 DEP 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 (P647 DEP) between December 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 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: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
P647 DEP Mileage History
- 12/12/2022150,854 km
- 12/04/2024165,368 mi
- 16/04/2024165,396 mi+28 mi
- 15/09/2025175,150 mi+9,754 mi
- 15/09/2025175,150 mi
Average of roughly 8,803 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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