The road tax status for L853 PAS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for L853 PAS?

The MOT for L853 PAS is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of L853 PAS?

The recorded mileage for L853 PAS is 123,667 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L853 PAS ULEZ compliant?

No, L853 PAS 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

1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L853 PAS

L853 PAS

1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 123,667 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status: Valid until 03/03/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 123,667 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 123,667 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1993
Engine: 2495cc

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L853 PAS Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
123,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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L853 PAS Mileage History

19/05/200676,046 mi
19/05/200676,046 mi
11/06/200778,256 mi+2,210 mi
06/08/200879,186 mi+930 mi
07/08/200983,032 mi+3,846 mi
31/07/201085,677 mi+2,645 mi
19/08/201187,578 mi+1,901 mi
21/10/201187,591 mi+13 mi
17/11/201289,445 mi+1,854 mi
23/11/201289,489 mi+44 mi
01/05/201492,360 mi+2,871 mi
09/04/201597,065 mi+4,705 mi
18/10/2016105,193 mi+8,128 mi
20/10/2016105,193 mi
07/02/2018106,541 mi+1,348 mi
13/02/2018106,555 mi+14 mi
04/05/2019109,413 mi+2,858 mi
10/05/2019109,423 mi+10 mi
16/11/2020114,037 mi+4,614 mi
27/11/2020114,037 mi
30/11/2021116,305 mi+2,268 mi
13/01/2022116,332 mi+27 mi
20/01/2022116,332 mi
27/03/2024116,980 mi+648 mi
26/03/2025118,938 mi+1,958 mi
01/04/2025118,939 mi+1 mi
02/02/2026123,565 mi+4,626 mi
18/02/2026123,643 mi+78 mi
04/03/2026123,667 mi+24 mi

Average of roughly 2,406 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

L853 PAS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 10:40

MOT Analysis

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L853 PAS) between May 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 41 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: “Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.

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