No, E438 SOC is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for E438 SOC?

The MOT for E438 SOC is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 February 2011.

What is the recorded mileage of E438 SOC?

The recorded mileage for E438 SOC is 158,547 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E438 SOC ULEZ compliant?

No, E438 SOC 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

1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E438 SOC

E438 SOC

1987 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1987. Recorded mileage 158,547 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/02/2011
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 158,547 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 02/02/2011

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 158,547 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1987
Engine: 2494cc

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E438 SOC Key Findings

7 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2010
158,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 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

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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E438 SOC Mileage History

14/06/2005140,913 mi
01/12/2006144,703 mi+3,790 mi
13/12/2006144,755 mi+52 mi
07/01/2008145,227 mi+472 mi
19/12/2008147,107 mi+1,880 mi
22/12/2008147,107 mi
03/02/2010158,547 mi+11,440 mi

Average of roughly 3,799 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

E438 SOC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 01:41

MOT Analysis

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

7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Land Rover Defender (E438 SOC) between June 2005 and February 2010.

The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 February 2010 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.

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