Yes, P438 AYJ is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 July 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for P438 AYJ?

The MOT for P438 AYJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of P438 AYJ?

The recorded mileage for P438 AYJ is 94,159 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P438 AYJ ULEZ compliant?

No, P438 AYJ 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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1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P438 AYJ

P438 AYJ

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/01/1997. Recorded mileage 94,159 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 22/07/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 94,159 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 22/07/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/07/2027

Mileage: 94,159 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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P438 AYJ Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
94,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (13 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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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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P438 AYJ Mileage History

13/04/202292,763 mi
13/04/202292,763 mi
27/10/202393,376 mi+613 mi
22/07/202594,142 mi+766 mi
24/07/202594,159 mi+17 mi

Average of roughly 426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P438 AYJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 01:46

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P438 AYJ) between April 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 July 2025 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: Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.

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