No, L550 BFD is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for L550 BFD?

The MOT for L550 BFD is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 May 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of L550 BFD?

The recorded mileage for L550 BFD is 229,661 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L550 BFD ULEZ compliant?

No, L550 BFD 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 · L550 BFD

L550 BFD

1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1993. Recorded mileage 229,661 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status: Valid until 24/05/2024
Road Tax: Untaxed (20/06/2023)
Recorded Mileage: 229,661 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 24/05/2024

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 20/06/2023

Mileage: 229,661 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1993
Engine: 2495cc

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L550 BFD Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2023
229,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (9 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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L550 BFD Mileage History

01/11/2021228,835 mi
02/02/2022228,925 mi+90 mi
10/02/2022228,938 mi+13 mi
26/05/2023229,661 mi+723 mi

Average of roughly 528 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

L550 BFD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 00:35

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L550 BFD) between November 2021 and May 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 May 2023 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), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface not reflecting (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.1.2 (e) (i))”; “Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel foot brake travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))”.

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