No, L126 YAT is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for L126 YAT?

The MOT for L126 YAT is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 March 2014.

What is the recorded mileage of L126 YAT?

The recorded mileage for L126 YAT is 150,002 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L126 YAT ULEZ compliant?

No, L126 YAT 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

1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L126 YAT

L126 YAT

1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1993. Recorded mileage 150,002 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 04/03/2014
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/07/2014)
Recorded Mileage: 150,002 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 04/03/2014

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/07/2014

Mileage: 150,002 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1993
Engine: 2495cc

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L126 YAT Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2013
150,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (18 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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! Older vehicle

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L126 YAT Mileage History

07/09/2006191,708 mi
13/09/2006191,708 mi
28/08/2007199,162 mi+7,454 mi
15/09/2008212,662 mi+13,500 mi
10/09/2009226,565 mi+13,903 mi
20/08/2010236,403 mi+9,838 mi
25/08/2010236,557 mi+154 mi
01/09/2011244,450 mi+7,893 mi
08/09/2011244,450 mi
05/03/2013150,002 mi-94,448 mi
05/03/2013150,002 mi

Average of roughly -6,425 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

L126 YAT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 04:14

MOT Analysis

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

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L126 YAT) between September 2006 and March 2013.

The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 05 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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