No, R534 BDC is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R534 BDC?

The MOT for R534 BDC is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R534 BDC?

The recorded mileage for R534 BDC is 97,396 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R534 BDC ULEZ compliant?

No, R534 BDC 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

1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R534 BDC

R534 BDC

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2000. Recorded mileage 97,396 miles. MOT valid until 26/07/2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 26/07/2027
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 97,396 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 26/07/2027

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 97,396 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2500cc

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R534 BDC Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
97,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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R534 BDC Mileage History

29/11/202295,220 mi
30/01/202595,364 mi+144 mi
24/07/202697,396 mi+2,032 mi
28/07/202697,396 mi

Average of roughly 594 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R534 BDC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Sept 2026, 15:25

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R534 BDC) between November 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 July 2026 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.

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