Yes, P553 DUD is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 August 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for P553 DUD?

The MOT for P553 DUD is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P553 DUD?

The recorded mileage for P553 DUD is 208,930 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P553 DUD ULEZ compliant?

No, P553 DUD 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

Road Tax Paid

1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P553 DUD

P553 DUD

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/11/1996. Recorded mileage 208,930 miles. MOT valid until 29/04/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 29/04/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/08/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 208,930 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 29/04/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/08/2027

Mileage: 208,930 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1996
Engine: 2495cc

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P553 DUD Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
208,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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P553 DUD Mileage History

18/04/2024188,486 mi
15/04/2025199,595 mi+11,109 mi
22/04/2025199,607 mi+12 mi
21/04/2026208,918 mi+9,311 mi
01/05/2026208,930 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 10,051 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P553 DUD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 18:15

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P553 DUD) between April 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 May 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 (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.

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