The road tax status for J863 BVF is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for J863 BVF?

The MOT for J863 BVF is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 April 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of J863 BVF?

The recorded mileage for J863 BVF is 138,508 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is J863 BVF ULEZ compliant?

No, J863 BVF 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

1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J863 BVF

J863 BVF

1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1991. Recorded mileage 138,508 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1991
MOT Status: Valid until 17/04/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 138,508 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 17/04/2024

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Mileage: 138,508 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1991
Engine: 2495cc

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J863 BVF Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2023
138,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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J863 BVF Mileage History

14/04/2023138,508 mi
19/04/2023138,508 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

J863 BVF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 11:33

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (J863 BVF) between April 2023 and April 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 April 2023 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), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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 Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub swivel play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell Tell Light not working (4.5.3 (a))”.

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