1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P715 GLS
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/04/1997. Recorded mileage 141,288 miles. MOT valid until 03/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2495cc
P715 GLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 141,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P715 GLS Mileage History
- 31/10/2022128,609 mi
- 31/10/2023132,953 mi+4,344 mi
- 05/12/2024137,300 mi+4,347 mi
- 06/12/2024137,301 mi+1 mi
- 04/02/2026141,288 mi+3,987 mi
Average of roughly 3,885 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P715 GLS 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 (P715 GLS) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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