1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P718 BFO
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/02/1997. Recorded mileage 176,383 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,383 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
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P718 BFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 176,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P718 BFO Mileage History
- 25/01/2022156,836 mi
- 23/01/2023161,241 mi+4,405 mi
- 25/01/2024166,680 mi+5,439 mi
- 06/02/2025171,615 mi+4,935 mi
- 04/02/2026176,383 mi+4,768 mi
Average of roughly 4,853 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P718 BFO 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 (P718 BFO) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 20 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
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