Yes, M396 CRV is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 April 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for M396 CRV?

The MOT for M396 CRV is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of M396 CRV?

The recorded mileage for M396 CRV is 12,343 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M396 CRV ULEZ compliant?

No, M396 CRV 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

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M396 CRV

M396 CRV

1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/09/1994. Recorded mileage 12,343 miles. MOT valid until 04/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 04/04/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 12,343 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 04/04/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/04/2027

Mileage: 12,343 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1994
Engine: 2495cc

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M396 CRV Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
12,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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M396 CRV Mileage History

23/03/2023104 mi
19/03/20245,202 mi+5,098 mi
19/03/20245,202 mi
31/03/20259,908 mi+4,706 mi
11/03/202612,343 mi+2,435 mi

Average of roughly 4,124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M396 CRV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 05:38

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (M396 CRV) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.

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