Yes, L965 ADG is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 July 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for L965 ADG?

The MOT for L965 ADG is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of L965 ADG?

The recorded mileage for L965 ADG is 131,725 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L965 ADG ULEZ compliant?

No, L965 ADG 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

1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L965 ADG

L965 ADG

1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 131,725 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28 Jul 2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage: 131,725 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01 Jul 2027

Fuel Type

Diesel

Year

1994

Engine

2495cc

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L965 ADG Key Findings

34 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
131,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)

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L965 ADG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 05:38

MOT Analysis

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34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L965 ADG) between February 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 61 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering bo”; “Fuel system component leaking tank =filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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L965 ADG Mileage History

21/02/200682,482 mi
23/02/200785,835 mi+3,353 mi
22/02/200889,472 mi+3,637 mi
23/02/200991,857 mi+2,385 mi
23/02/200991,858 mi+1 mi
23/02/201094,675 mi+2,817 mi
22/02/201197,658 mi+2,983 mi
22/02/201197,658 mi
27/02/2012100,815 mi+3,157 mi
27/02/2012100,815 mi
25/02/2013103,450 mi+2,635 mi
04/07/2014104,629 mi+1,179 mi
09/07/2014104,629 mi
07/07/2015107,547 mi+2,918 mi
10/07/2015107,589 mi+42 mi
04/07/2016109,653 mi+2,064 mi
26/06/2017112,062 mi+2,409 mi
27/06/2017112,062 mi
10/07/2018114,716 mi+2,654 mi
08/07/2019116,429 mi+1,713 mi
12/07/2019116,471 mi+42 mi
14/07/2020118,512 mi+2,041 mi
27/07/2020118,512 mi
16/07/2021120,305 mi+1,793 mi
25/07/2022122,244 mi+1,939 mi
25/07/2022122,244 mi
25/07/2023125,272 mi+3,028 mi
26/07/2023125,272 mi
24/07/2024127,462 mi+2,190 mi
24/07/2024127,462 mi
23/07/2025130,005 mi+2,543 mi
30/07/2025130,036 mi+31 mi
28/07/2026131,723 mi+1,687 mi
29/07/2026131,725 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 2,410 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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