1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P847 CCT
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/04/1997. Recorded mileage 244,901 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 244,901 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2495cc
P847 CCT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2024
- 244,901 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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P847 CCT Odometer History
- 28/08/2024244,901 mi
- 02/10/2024244,901 km
Average of roughly 0 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P847 CCT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P847 CCT) between August 2024 and October 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (”; “Rear Seat belt missing ALL (7.1.2 (a))”; “Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))”.
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