The road tax status for D440 PTA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for D440 PTA?

The MOT for D440 PTA is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of D440 PTA?

The recorded mileage for D440 PTA is 170,719 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is D440 PTA ULEZ compliant?

No, D440 PTA 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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1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D440 PTA

D440 PTA

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/01/1987. Recorded mileage 170,719 miles. MOT valid until 27/09/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 27/09/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 170,719 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 170,719 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1987
Engine: 2496cc

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D440 PTA Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
170,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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D440 PTA Mileage History

23/11/2006147,403 mi
30/11/2007152,081 mi+4,678 mi
18/11/2008156,509 mi+4,428 mi
24/02/2010159,922 mi+3,413 mi
01/03/2010159,922 mi
04/04/2017164,679 mi+4,757 mi
24/03/2018166,319 mi+1,640 mi
29/04/2019167,135 mi+816 mi
12/10/2020168,794 mi+1,659 mi
05/11/2021169,707 mi+913 mi
12/07/2024169,822 mi+115 mi
29/07/2025170,596 mi+774 mi
29/09/2026170,719 mi+123 mi

Average of roughly 1,175 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

D440 PTA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 16:38

MOT Analysis

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13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (D440 PTA) between November 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 September 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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 Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”.

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