1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R37 FNP
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/08/1997. Recorded mileage 57,612 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,612 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
R37 FNP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2024
- 57,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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R37 FNP Mileage History
- 04/01/202356,855 mi
- 05/01/202356,855 mi
- 02/01/202457,612 mi+757 mi
Average of roughly 762 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R37 FNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R37 FNP) between January 2023 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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