The road tax status for P885 DAB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P885 DAB?

The MOT for P885 DAB is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 January 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P885 DAB?

The recorded mileage for P885 DAB is 133,815 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P885 DAB ULEZ compliant?

No, P885 DAB 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 · P885 DAB

P885 DAB

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/02/1997. Recorded mileage 133,815 miles. MOT valid until 01/01/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 01/01/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 133,815 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 133,815 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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P885 DAB Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
133,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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P885 DAB Mileage History

23/03/2022124,739 mi
24/11/2023126,564 mi+1,825 mi
17/12/2024130,275 mi+3,711 mi
02/01/2025130,300 mi+25 mi
15/12/2025133,815 mi+3,515 mi

Average of roughly 2,432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P885 DAB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 04:37

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (P885 DAB) between March 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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: “Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (”.

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