The road tax status for M981 ARL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for M981 ARL?

The MOT for M981 ARL is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of M981 ARL?

The recorded mileage for M981 ARL is 136,752 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M981 ARL ULEZ compliant?

No, M981 ARL 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

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1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M981 ARL

M981 ARL

1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/10/1994. Recorded mileage 136,752 miles. MOT valid until 26/08/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 26/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 136,752 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 136,752 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1994
Engine: 2495cc

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M981 ARL Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
136,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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M981 ARL Mileage History

23/08/2024135,608 mi
28/08/2024135,610 mi+2 mi
15/08/2025136,390 mi+780 mi
28/08/2025136,393 mi+3 mi
24/08/2026136,752 mi+359 mi

Average of roughly 572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M981 ARL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 20:13

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (M981 ARL) between August 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 August 2026 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: Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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