The road tax status for P522 ADO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P522 ADO?

The MOT for P522 ADO is valid and due for renewal on or before 12 January 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P522 ADO?

The recorded mileage for P522 ADO is 237,898 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P522 ADO ULEZ compliant?

No, P522 ADO 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

1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P522 ADO

P522 ADO

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 237,898 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 12 Jan 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 237,898 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1996

Engine

2495cc

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P522 ADO Key Findings

33 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
237,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (37 mentions)

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P522 ADO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 13:20

MOT Analysis

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33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P522 ADO) between August 2006 and January 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (37 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 53 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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P522 ADO Mileage History

25/08/2006151,485 mi
29/06/2007161,103 mi+9,618 mi
28/08/2008174,429 mi+13,326 mi
05/09/2008174,459 mi+30 mi
03/09/2009182,827 mi+8,368 mi
03/09/2009182,827 mi
02/09/2010191,864 mi+9,037 mi
14/09/2010191,864 mi
02/08/2011198,054 mi+6,190 mi
04/08/2011198,078 mi+24 mi
18/07/2012204,034 mi+5,956 mi
19/07/2012204,035 mi+1 mi
28/08/2013211,098 mi+7,063 mi
30/08/2013211,109 mi+11 mi
23/08/2014215,794 mi+4,685 mi
23/08/2014215,817 mi+23 mi
15/08/2015219,561 mi+3,744 mi
10/09/2016222,800 mi+3,239 mi
06/09/2017225,393 mi+2,593 mi
08/09/2017225,393 mi
01/09/2018228,111 mi+2,718 mi
12/09/2019231,983 mi+3,872 mi
05/09/2020233,100 mi+1,117 mi
14/09/2020233,131 mi+31 mi
13/09/2021234,389 mi+1,258 mi
14/09/2021234,389 mi
13/09/2022235,417 mi+1,028 mi
27/09/2022235,426 mi+9 mi
21/09/2023236,207 mi+781 mi
16/12/2023236,301 mi+94 mi
13/01/2025237,086 mi+785 mi
13/01/2025237,086 mi
08/01/2026237,898 mi+812 mi

Average of roughly 4,460 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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