No, F962 XAV is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for F962 XAV?

The MOT for F962 XAV is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 May 2016.

What is the recorded mileage of F962 XAV?

The recorded mileage for F962 XAV is 228,149 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F962 XAV ULEZ compliant?

No, F962 XAV 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

1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F962 XAV

F962 XAV

1988 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1988. Recorded mileage 228,149 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/05/2016
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 228,149 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 30/05/2016

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 228,149 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1988
Engine: 2494cc

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F962 XAV Key Findings

14 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2015
228,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (8 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

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! No MOT history found

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F962 XAV Mileage History

27/09/2006198,824 mi
06/10/2006198,824 mi
01/12/2007200,785 mi+1,961 mi
04/04/2009205,170 mi+4,385 mi
08/04/2010209,890 mi+4,720 mi
22/07/2011213,246 mi+3,356 mi
11/05/2012215,318 mi+2,072 mi
24/04/2013216,814 mi+1,496 mi
08/05/2013216,821 mi+7 mi
10/05/2013216,821 mi
15/05/2013216,828 mi+7 mi
19/05/2014221,874 mi+5,046 mi
30/05/2014221,874 mi
31/05/2015228,149 mi+6,275 mi

Average of roughly 3,381 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

F962 XAV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 11:50

MOT Analysis

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14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Land Rover Defender (F962 XAV) between September 2006 and May 2015.

The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 31 May 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”; “Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”.

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