No, W438 BOE is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for W438 BOE?

The MOT for W438 BOE is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 December 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of W438 BOE?

The recorded mileage for W438 BOE is 157,396 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is W438 BOE ULEZ compliant?

No, W438 BOE 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

2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W438 BOE

W438 BOE

2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2000. Recorded mileage 157,396 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 17/12/2025
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/03/2026)
Recorded Mileage: 157,396 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 17/12/2025

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/03/2026

Mileage: 157,396 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2000
Engine: 2495cc

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W438 BOE Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2024
157,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 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%)

! Older vehicle

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W438 BOE Mileage History

11/11/2022149,003 mi
17/11/2023150,840 mi+1,837 mi
05/12/2023150,840 mi
05/12/2024157,396 mi+6,556 mi
18/12/2024157,396 mi

Average of roughly 3,991 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

W438 BOE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 03:58

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Defender (W438 BOE) between November 2022 and December 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 December 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis and x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis and x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))”.

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