No, N948 AST is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for N948 AST?

The MOT for N948 AST is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 October 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of N948 AST?

The recorded mileage for N948 AST is 125,102 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N948 AST ULEZ compliant?

No, N948 AST 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 · N948 AST

N948 AST

1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1995. Recorded mileage 125,102 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1995 · Newcastle
MOT Status: Valid until 05/10/2024
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 125,102 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/10/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 125,102 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1995
Engine: 2495cc

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N948 AST Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 10/10/2024
125,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
33 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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N948 AST Mileage History

07/10/2021121,502 mi
20/09/2022124,145 mi+2,643 mi
01/10/2022124,169 mi+24 mi
02/10/2023124,961 mi+792 mi
10/10/2024125,102 mi+141 mi

Average of roughly 1,196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N948 AST MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Sept 2026, 16:19

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (N948 AST) between October 2021 and October 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Stop lamp(s) not working non working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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