1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P912 ARN
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/05/1997. Recorded mileage 151,667 miles. MOT valid until 27/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,667 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
P912 ARN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 151,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P912 ARN Mileage History
- 28/10/2022142,176 mi
- 19/10/2023145,210 mi+3,034 mi
- 28/10/2024148,591 mi+3,381 mi
- 23/10/2025151,667 mi+3,076 mi
- 23/10/2025151,667 mi
Average of roughly 3,177 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P912 ARN 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 (P912 ARN) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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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