The road tax status for P612 HJC is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P612 HJC?

The MOT for P612 HJC is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of P612 HJC?

The recorded mileage for P612 HJC is 248,854 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P612 HJC ULEZ compliant?

No, P612 HJC 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

1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P612 HJC

P612 HJC

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/02/1997. Recorded mileage 248,854 miles. MOT valid until 04/12/2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 04/12/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 248,854 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 248,854 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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P612 HJC Key Findings

32 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
248,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
14 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (29 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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P612 HJC Mileage History

31/05/2006128,108 mi
12/06/2006128,108 mi
12/06/2007143,839 mi+15,731 mi
12/06/2007143,839 mi
12/06/2007143,839 mi
16/06/2008154,976 mi+11,137 mi
09/07/2008154,976 mi
23/06/2009160,655 mi+5,679 mi
29/06/2009160,655 mi
25/05/2010165,081 mi+4,426 mi
15/06/2010165,081 mi
08/08/2012166,811 mi+1,730 mi
08/08/2012166,811 mi
20/08/2013173,071 mi+6,260 mi
30/08/2013173,071 mi
26/08/2014180,282 mi+7,211 mi
05/09/2014180,282 mi
03/09/2015186,494 mi+6,212 mi
11/09/2015186,494 mi
26/09/2016194,272 mi+7,778 mi
04/10/2016194,274 mi+2 mi
04/10/2017202,841 mi+8,567 mi
11/07/2018202,846 mi+5 mi
10/07/2019108,945 mi-93,901 mi
11/07/2019209,930 mi+100,985 mi
03/12/2020222,572 mi+12,642 mi
05/12/2020222,583 mi+11 mi
23/11/2021231,528 mi+8,945 mi
22/11/2022235,945 mi+4,417 mi
22/11/2023239,097 mi+3,152 mi
05/12/2024242,494 mi+3,397 mi
04/12/2025248,854 mi+6,360 mi

Average of roughly 6,188 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.

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

P612 HJC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 04:49

MOT Analysis

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32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P612 HJC) between May 2006 and December 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 14 failures.

The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Steering (11 issues), Windscreen (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.

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