Yes, L226 HUD is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 June 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for L226 HUD?

The MOT for L226 HUD is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of L226 HUD?

The recorded mileage for L226 HUD is 219,209 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L226 HUD ULEZ compliant?

No, L226 HUD 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

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L226 HUD

L226 HUD

1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1993. Recorded mileage 219,209 miles. MOT valid until 14/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 14/06/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 219,209 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 14/06/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/06/2027

Mileage: 219,209 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1993
Engine: 2495cc

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L226 HUD Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
219,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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L226 HUD Mileage History

01/03/2024210,711 mi
19/05/2025214,556 mi+3,845 mi
05/06/2025214,691 mi+135 mi
03/06/2026219,087 mi+4,396 mi
16/06/2026219,209 mi+122 mi

Average of roughly 3,708 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L226 HUD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 14:36

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L226 HUD) between March 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 June 2026 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: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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 Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mounting snapped off axle (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside front bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.

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