1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P905 ARN
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/05/1997. Recorded mileage 211,588 miles. MOT valid until 27/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,588 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
P905 ARN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 211,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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: Good
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P905 ARN Mileage History
- 07/09/2022177,173 mi
- 02/02/2024190,430 mi+13,257 mi
- 28/02/2025199,870 mi+9,440 mi
- 26/02/2026211,588 mi+11,718 mi
Average of roughly 9,913 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P905 ARN 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 (P905 ARN) between September 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (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.
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