No, BCZ 6297 is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for BCZ 6297?

The MOT for BCZ 6297 is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of BCZ 6297?

The recorded mileage for BCZ 6297 is 186,335 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BCZ 6297 ULEZ compliant?

No, BCZ 6297 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

1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BCZ 6297

BCZ 6297

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 186,335 miles. MOT valid until 22/03/2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Birmingham
MOT Status: Valid until 22/03/2027
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 186,335 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 22/03/2027

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 186,335 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2495cc

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BCZ 6297 Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
186,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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BCZ 6297 Mileage History

22/09/2021185,518 mi
12/05/2022185,900 mi+382 mi
16/05/2022185,912 mi+12 mi
23/03/2026186,335 mi+423 mi

Average of roughly 182 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

BCZ 6297 MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 03:30

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (BCZ 6297) between September 2021 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Central Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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