The road tax status for A452 BKU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for A452 BKU?

The MOT for A452 BKU is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 May 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of A452 BKU?

The recorded mileage for A452 BKU is 78,511 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is A452 BKU ULEZ compliant?

No, A452 BKU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1983 Land Rover Series Three 2.3L Petrol · A452 BKU

A452 BKU

1983 Land Rover Series Three (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1983. Recorded mileage 78,511 km. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER SERIES THREE
Year / Origin: 1983 · Peterborough
MOT Status: Valid until 22/05/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 78,511 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 22/05/2024

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Odometer: 78,511 km
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1983
Engine: 2250cc

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A452 BKU Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 31/03/2026
78,511 km recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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A452 BKU Odometer History

09/05/202274,455 km
12/05/202274,455 km
15/05/202375,810 km+1,355 km
31/03/202678,511 km+2,701 km

Average of roughly 1,042 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

A452 BKU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 13:12

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover Series Three (A452 BKU) between May 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi”.

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