1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P775 DEJ
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 127,420 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P775 DEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 127,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P775 DEJ 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 (P775 DEJ) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 19 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
P775 DEJ Mileage History
- 30/08/2022124,158 mi
- 15/08/2023124,924 mi+766 mi
- 07/08/2024125,638 mi+714 mi
- 08/08/2025126,455 mi+817 mi
- 04/08/2026127,420 mi+965 mi
Average of roughly 830 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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