1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P985 BTA
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 133,348 miles. MOT valid until 17/03/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,348 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
P985 BTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 133,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 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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P985 BTA Mileage History
- 23/12/2022128,784 mi
- 30/01/2024130,396 mi+1,612 mi
- 31/01/2024130,396 mi
- 07/03/2025131,714 mi+1,318 mi
- 18/03/2026133,348 mi+1,634 mi
Average of roughly 1,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P985 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 (P985 BTA) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”.
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