1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P729 FAL
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 81,330 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,330 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
P729 FAL Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2011
- 81,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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P729 FAL Mileage History
- 20/04/200659,325 mi
- 24/04/200766,099 mi+6,774 mi
- 14/04/200871,747 mi+5,648 mi
- 20/04/200976,013 mi+4,266 mi
- 24/04/200976,013 mi
- 29/03/201078,454 mi+2,441 mi
- 17/02/201181,319 mi+2,865 mi
- 17/03/201181,330 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 4,484 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
P729 FAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P729 FAL) between April 2006 and March 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2011 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.