The road tax status for P437 HMK is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P437 HMK?

The MOT for P437 HMK is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P437 HMK?

The recorded mileage for P437 HMK is 141,527 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P437 HMK ULEZ compliant?

No, P437 HMK 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

1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P437 HMK

P437 HMK

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/10/1996. Recorded mileage 141,527 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 23/03/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 141,527 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 141,527 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1996
Engine: 2495cc

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P437 HMK Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
141,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (46 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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P437 HMK Mileage History

18/08/200561,972 mi
20/07/200666,360 mi+4,388 mi
17/08/200770,204 mi+3,844 mi
31/07/200875,880 mi+5,676 mi
19/08/200875,895 mi+15 mi
07/08/200982,734 mi+6,839 mi
07/08/200982,734 mi
02/08/201090,155 mi+7,421 mi
21/07/2011101,041 mi+10,886 mi
29/08/2012105,046 mi+4,005 mi
23/08/2013105,733 mi+687 mi
23/08/2013105,742 mi+9 mi
18/09/2014106,783 mi+1,041 mi
26/09/2014106,799 mi+16 mi
12/10/2015107,351 mi+552 mi
12/10/2015107,351 mi
12/01/2018107,356 mi+5 mi
16/01/2018107,356 mi
15/04/2019109,490 mi+2,134 mi
16/04/2019109,490 mi
11/03/2020117,194 mi+7,704 mi
19/03/2021121,166 mi+3,972 mi
24/03/2021121,166 mi
23/03/2022126,489 mi+5,323 mi
06/03/2023129,173 mi+2,684 mi
07/03/2023129,987 mi+814 mi
05/03/2024133,294 mi+3,307 mi
12/03/2024133,314 mi+20 mi
28/02/2025138,113 mi+4,799 mi
06/03/2025138,139 mi+26 mi
24/02/2026141,527 mi+3,388 mi

Average of roughly 3,877 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

P437 HMK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 11:32

MOT Analysis

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P437 HMK) between August 2005 and February 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (46 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 83 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 Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.

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