1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P983 BTA
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/01/1997. Recorded mileage 134,535 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,535 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
P983 BTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 134,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P983 BTA Mileage History
- 18/03/2024128,801 mi
- 14/03/2025131,964 mi+3,163 mi
- 18/03/2025131,965 mi+1 mi
- 18/03/2026134,535 mi+2,570 mi
- 20/03/2026134,535 mi
Average of roughly 2,861 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P983 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 (P983 BTA) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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