No, L781 VJC is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for L781 VJC?

The MOT for L781 VJC is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 December 2014.

What is the recorded mileage of L781 VJC?

The recorded mileage for L781 VJC is 161,888 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L781 VJC ULEZ compliant?

No, L781 VJC 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

1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L781 VJC

L781 VJC

1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1993. Recorded mileage 161,888 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/12/2014
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 161,888 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/12/2014

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 161,888 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1993
Engine: 2495cc

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L781 VJC Key Findings

15 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2013
161,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (25 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

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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L781 VJC Mileage History

06/12/2005105,556 mi
10/11/2006113,951 mi+8,395 mi
15/11/2006113,951 mi
30/11/2007123,064 mi+9,113 mi
11/11/2008130,227 mi+7,163 mi
11/11/2008130,227 mi
16/11/2009135,999 mi+5,772 mi
18/11/2009135,999 mi
16/11/2010143,147 mi+7,148 mi
15/11/2011149,544 mi+6,397 mi
22/11/2011149,997 mi+453 mi
12/11/2012155,779 mi+5,782 mi
12/11/2012155,779 mi
06/11/2013161,745 mi+5,966 mi
18/11/2013161,888 mi+143 mi

Average of roughly 7,085 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

L781 VJC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 20:57

MOT Analysis

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15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L781 VJC) between December 2005 and November 2013.

The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 18 November 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Steering (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 40 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: “Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”; “Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)”; “Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”.

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