1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P717 AAM
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/06/1997. Recorded mileage 146,256 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,256 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
P717 AAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 146,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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P717 AAM Mileage History
- 27/02/2023145,187 mi
- 21/03/2023145,198 mi+11 mi
- 22/05/2024145,893 mi+695 mi
- 09/09/2025146,251 mi+358 mi
- 10/09/2025146,256 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 422 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P717 AAM 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 (P717 AAM) between February 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 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 (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))”.
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