1997 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · P9 AYR
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 11/11/1997. Recorded mileage 188,249 miles. MOT valid until 16/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2401cc
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P9 AYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 188,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Below Average
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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P9 AYR Mileage History
- 01/05/2024187,549 mi
- 11/12/2024187,558 mi+9 mi
- 17/12/2024187,558 mi
- 08/12/2025188,249 mi+691 mi
- 11/12/2025188,249 mi
Average of roughly 434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P9 AYR 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 (P9 AYR) between May 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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