The road tax status for P831 GNA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P831 GNA?

The MOT for P831 GNA is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P831 GNA?

The recorded mileage for P831 GNA is 166,410 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P831 GNA ULEZ compliant?

No, P831 GNA 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 · P831 GNA

P831 GNA

1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 166,410 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 26 Sept 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 166,410 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1996

Engine

2495cc

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P831 GNA Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
166,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (33 mentions)

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P831 GNA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Nov 2026, 00:36

MOT Analysis

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P831 GNA) between April 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 28 September 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 (33 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Steering (13 issues), Bodywork (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 81 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: “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tail pipe sharp corroded edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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P831 GNA Mileage History

06/04/2006112,166 mi
03/04/2007117,526 mi+5,360 mi
22/08/2008129,066 mi+11,540 mi
25/08/2009132,652 mi+3,586 mi
26/08/2010137,535 mi+4,883 mi
01/09/2011140,259 mi+2,724 mi
02/09/2011140,271 mi+12 mi
27/09/2012143,146 mi+2,875 mi
28/09/2012143,167 mi+21 mi
08/10/2013146,704 mi+3,537 mi
10/10/2013146,704 mi
29/08/2014148,400 mi+1,696 mi
02/09/2014148,400 mi
15/09/2015151,110 mi+2,710 mi
16/09/2015151,110 mi
12/10/2016153,425 mi+2,315 mi
07/11/2017156,175 mi+2,750 mi
05/12/2018158,418 mi+2,243 mi
17/01/2020160,323 mi+1,905 mi
12/02/2020160,344 mi+21 mi
20/02/2020160,353 mi+9 mi
18/02/2021161,505 mi+1,152 mi
22/03/2021161,594 mi+89 mi
22/03/2021103,124 mi-58,470 mi
05/08/2022162,729 mi+59,605 mi
06/11/2023163,549 mi+820 mi
06/11/2023163,549 mi
29/11/2024164,804 mi+1,255 mi
27/11/2025165,983 mi+1,179 mi
28/09/2026166,410 mi+427 mi

Average of roughly 2,649 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

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

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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