The road tax status for M385 PAW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for M385 PAW?

The MOT for M385 PAW is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 January 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of M385 PAW?

The recorded mileage for M385 PAW is 172,603 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M385 PAW ULEZ compliant?

No, M385 PAW 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

1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M385 PAW

M385 PAW

1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/12/1994. Recorded mileage 172,603 miles. MOT valid until 21/01/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21/01/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 172,603 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 21/01/2027

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Mileage: 172,603 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1994
Engine: 2495cc

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M385 PAW Key Findings

40 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
172,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
20 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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M385 PAW Mileage History

13/01/200682,777 mi
11/01/200785,133 mi+2,356 mi
11/01/200785,133 mi
17/01/200891,372 mi+6,239 mi
17/01/200891,372 mi
05/02/200999,397 mi+8,025 mi
05/02/200999,397 mi
09/02/2010106,717 mi+7,320 mi
09/02/2010106,717 mi
20/04/2011116,138 mi+9,421 mi
20/04/2011116,138 mi
03/07/2012124,582 mi+8,444 mi
03/07/2012124,582 mi
16/07/2013127,794 mi+3,212 mi
23/12/2013127,866 mi+72 mi
23/12/2013127,866 mi
17/12/2014135,247 mi+7,381 mi
17/12/2014135,247 mi
06/01/2016141,102 mi+5,855 mi
06/01/2016141,102 mi
03/01/2017143,636 mi+2,534 mi
03/01/2017143,636 mi
15/01/2018146,269 mi+2,633 mi
15/01/2018146,269 mi
22/01/2019149,341 mi+3,072 mi
22/01/2019149,341 mi
21/01/2020152,162 mi+2,821 mi
21/01/2020152,162 mi
19/01/2021155,108 mi+2,946 mi
19/01/2021155,108 mi
20/01/2022158,327 mi+3,219 mi
20/01/2022158,327 mi
19/01/2023162,492 mi+4,165 mi
19/01/2023162,492 mi
19/01/2024165,104 mi+2,612 mi
19/01/2024165,104 mi
20/01/2025169,473 mi+4,369 mi
20/01/2025169,473 mi
19/01/2026172,603 mi+3,130 mi
19/01/2026172,603 mi

Average of roughly 4,488 miles per year across 40 recorded odometer readings.

M385 PAW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 06:50

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

40 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (M385 PAW) between January 2006 and January 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 20 failures.

The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 20 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”; “Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)”; “Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mount”.

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