1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P774 CDV
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/01/1997. Recorded mileage 178,562 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,562 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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P774 CDV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2026
- 178,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P774 CDV Mileage History
- 05/04/2024175,698 mi
- 10/04/2024175,699 mi+1 mi
- 09/04/2025177,171 mi+1,472 mi
- 08/04/2026178,562 mi+1,391 mi
Average of roughly 1,427 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P774 CDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P774 CDV) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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