1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P993 CUJ
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 96,259 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P993 CUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 96,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P993 CUJ 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 (P993 CUJ) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
P993 CUJ Mileage History
- 21/01/202294,702 mi
- 18/01/202394,872 mi+170 mi
- 19/01/202495,753 mi+881 mi
- 17/01/202595,796 mi+43 mi
- 13/01/202696,259 mi+463 mi
Average of roughly 391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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