1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P978 BTA
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/01/1997. Recorded mileage 174,288 miles. MOT valid until 20/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,288 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
P978 BTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 174,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P978 BTA Mileage History
- 04/02/2022160,636 mi
- 09/02/2023165,245 mi+4,609 mi
- 23/01/2024170,396 mi+5,151 mi
- 21/11/2024173,198 mi+2,802 mi
- 31/10/2025174,288 mi+1,090 mi
Average of roughly 3,653 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P978 BTA 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 (P978 BTA) between February 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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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