No, L457 GCW is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for L457 GCW?

The MOT for L457 GCW is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 April 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of L457 GCW?

The recorded mileage for L457 GCW is 160,243 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L457 GCW ULEZ compliant?

No, L457 GCW 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

1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L457 GCW

L457 GCW

1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1994. Recorded mileage 160,243 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status: Valid until 13/04/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 160,243 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 13/04/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 160,243 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1994
Engine: 2495cc

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L457 GCW Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
160,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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L457 GCW Mileage History

10/02/2023155,978 mi
17/02/2024159,492 mi+3,514 mi
15/03/2024159,675 mi+183 mi
11/04/2025160,242 mi+567 mi
15/04/2025160,243 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 1,960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L457 GCW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 05:09

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L457 GCW) between February 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 April 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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