No, M978 ABP is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for M978 ABP?

The MOT for M978 ABP is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 August 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of M978 ABP?

The recorded mileage for M978 ABP is 166,995 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M978 ABP ULEZ compliant?

No, M978 ABP 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

1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M978 ABP

M978 ABP

1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Jun 1995. Recorded mileage 166,995 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 17 Aug 2023
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 166,995 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Expired on 17 Aug 2023View ↓

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SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Fuel Type

Diesel

Year

1995

Engine

2495cc

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M978 ABP Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2022
166,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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M978 ABP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 08:58

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (M978 ABP) between August 2022 and August 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Drag link clamp seriously corroded (2.1.3 (d))”; “Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Vacuum pump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.

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M978 ABP Mileage History

11/08/2022166,952 mi
16/08/2022166,995 mi+43 mi

Average of roughly 3,083 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

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