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

When is the MOT due for P831 GPF?

The MOT for P831 GPF is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P831 GPF?

The recorded mileage for P831 GPF is 249,447 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P831 GPF ULEZ compliant?

No, P831 GPF 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 · P831 GPF

P831 GPF

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 249,447 km. MOT valid until 15/04/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 15/04/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 249,447 km
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Odometer: 249,447 km
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2500cc

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P831 GPF Key Findings

6 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
249,447 km recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 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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P831 GPF Odometer History

25/01/2023239,178 mi
12/02/2024242,838 mi+3,660 mi
23/02/2024242,664 mi-174 mi
06/03/2025246,455 mi+3,791 mi
15/04/2026249,418 km
17/04/2026249,447 km+29 km

Average of roughly 3,184 km per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

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

P831 GPF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 18:38

MOT Analysis

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6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P831 GPF) between January 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 April 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 (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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