Yes, B893 LKA is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 May 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for B893 LKA?

The MOT for B893 LKA is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 December 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of B893 LKA?

The recorded mileage for B893 LKA is 186,409 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is B893 LKA ULEZ compliant?

No, B893 LKA 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 · B893 LKA

B893 LKA

1984 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1984. Recorded mileage 186,409 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1984 · Birmingham
MOT Status: Valid until 08/12/2025
Road Tax: Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 186,409 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 08/12/2025

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/05/2027

Mileage: 186,409 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1984
Engine: 2495cc

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B893 LKA Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2024
186,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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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 (67%)

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B893 LKA Mileage History

30/09/2021183,787 mi
05/10/2021183,795 mi+8 mi
09/12/2024186,409 mi+2,614 mi

Average of roughly 821 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

B893 LKA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 14:39

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Land Rover Defender (B893 LKA) between September 2021 and December 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.

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