Yes, B884 PKV is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 July 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for B884 PKV?

The MOT for B884 PKV is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 October 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of B884 PKV?

The recorded mileage for B884 PKV is 198,160 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is B884 PKV ULEZ compliant?

No, B884 PKV 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

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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B884 PKV

B884 PKV

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1985. Recorded mileage 198,160 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1985 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 15/10/2025
Road Tax: Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 198,160 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 15/10/2025

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/07/2027

Mileage: 198,160 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1985
Engine: 2495cc

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B884 PKV Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
198,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring steering items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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B884 PKV Mileage History

10/10/2022195,664 mi
09/10/2023195,737 mi+73 mi
11/10/2023195,737 mi
16/10/2024198,159 mi+2,422 mi
17/10/2024198,160 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 1,235 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B884 PKV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 15:51

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (B884 PKV) between October 2022 and October 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”.

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