The road tax status for B556 MPY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for B556 MPY?

The MOT for B556 MPY is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of B556 MPY?

The recorded mileage for B556 MPY is 242,248 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is B556 MPY ULEZ compliant?

No, B556 MPY 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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1984 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B556 MPY

B556 MPY

1984 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/10/1984. Recorded mileage 242,248 miles. MOT valid until 16/05/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1984 · Birmingham
MOT Status: Valid until 16/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 242,248 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 242,248 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1984
Engine: 2495cc

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B556 MPY Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
242,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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B556 MPY Mileage History

02/05/2024229,375 mi
02/05/2024229,375 mi
25/04/2025236,735 mi+7,360 mi
11/05/2026242,241 mi+5,506 mi
18/05/2026242,248 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 6,304 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B556 MPY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 16:23

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Land Rover Defender (B556 MPY) between May 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 May 2026 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 (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is ”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.

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