1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P952 GRM
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 149,926 miles. MOT valid until 16/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,926 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
P952 GRM Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 149,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P952 GRM Mileage History
- 17/05/200695,847 mi
- 26/05/200695,852 mi+5 mi
- 14/07/200799,400 mi+3,548 mi
- 16/07/200799,406 mi+6 mi
- 15/07/2008102,620 mi+3,214 mi
- 20/07/2009105,579 mi+2,959 mi
- 15/09/2009105,601 mi+22 mi
- 03/10/2011108,127 mi+2,526 mi
- 11/10/2011108,127 mi
- 02/11/2012111,431 mi+3,304 mi
- 04/10/2013114,934 mi+3,503 mi
- 13/10/2014119,006 mi+4,072 mi
- 27/07/2015123,194 mi+4,188 mi
- 26/07/2016125,670 mi+2,476 mi
- 25/07/2017128,000 mi+2,330 mi
- 26/07/2018130,215 mi+2,215 mi
- 08/07/2019131,881 mi+1,666 mi
- 09/07/2019131,885 mi+4 mi
- 29/07/2020134,361 mi+2,476 mi
- 04/06/2021136,053 mi+1,692 mi
- 08/06/2021136,055 mi+2 mi
- 24/05/2022141,253 mi+5,198 mi
- 06/06/2022141,394 mi+141 mi
- 06/06/2023143,986 mi+2,592 mi
- 05/06/2024148,345 mi+4,359 mi
- 13/06/2024148,347 mi+2 mi
- 18/05/2026149,926 mi+1,579 mi
Average of roughly 2,704 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
P952 GRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P952 GRM) between May 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Steering (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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