1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P69 XNW
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/06/1997. Recorded mileage 120,468 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
P69 XNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 120,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 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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P69 XNW Mileage History
- 24/01/2022120,316 mi
- 30/11/2023120,397 mi+81 mi
- 30/11/2023120,397 mi
- 25/03/2026120,451 mi+54 mi
- 09/04/2026120,468 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 36 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P69 XNW 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 (P69 XNW) between January 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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