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When is the MOT due for P473 HEC?

The MOT for P473 HEC is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of P473 HEC?

The recorded mileage for P473 HEC is 87,807 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P473 HEC ULEZ compliant?

No, P473 HEC 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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1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P473 HEC

P473 HEC

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/06/1997. Recorded mileage 87,807 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 14/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 87,807 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 87,807 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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P473 HEC Key Findings

36 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
87,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
16 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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P473 HEC Mileage History

31/07/200652,942 mi
31/07/200652,942 mi
24/07/200755,165 mi+2,223 mi
29/07/200856,801 mi+1,636 mi
29/07/200856,801 mi
28/07/200958,296 mi+1,495 mi
28/07/200958,300 mi+4 mi
30/07/201060,238 mi+1,938 mi
30/07/201060,238 mi
26/07/201162,156 mi+1,918 mi
26/07/201162,156 mi
30/07/201265,143 mi+2,987 mi
01/08/201265,143 mi
29/07/201367,714 mi+2,571 mi
06/08/201367,714 mi
29/07/201469,887 mi+2,173 mi
08/08/201469,894 mi+7 mi
31/07/201572,690 mi+2,796 mi
03/08/201572,692 mi+2 mi
04/08/201674,809 mi+2,117 mi
05/08/201674,810 mi+1 mi
02/08/201777,023 mi+2,213 mi
04/08/201777,023 mi
02/08/201879,445 mi+2,422 mi
08/08/201878,448 mi-997 mi
19/11/201981,444 mi+2,996 mi
20/11/201981,449 mi+5 mi
06/11/202082,841 mi+1,392 mi
02/11/202183,875 mi+1,034 mi
02/11/202183,875 mi
22/09/202284,962 mi+1,087 mi
20/09/202386,047 mi+1,085 mi
04/10/202386,047 mi
04/10/202487,142 mi+1,095 mi
08/10/202487,145 mi+3 mi
16/10/202587,807 mi+662 mi

Average of roughly 1,815 miles per year across 36 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P473 HEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 06:52

MOT Analysis

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36 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P473 HEC) between July 2006 and October 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 16 failures.

The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 41 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working lens broken (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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