No, S474 AUD is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for S474 AUD?

The MOT for S474 AUD is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 December 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of S474 AUD?

The recorded mileage for S474 AUD is 204,217 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S474 AUD ULEZ compliant?

No, S474 AUD 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

1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · S474 AUD

S474 AUD

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 204,217 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28/12/2022
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 204,217 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 28/12/2022

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 204,217 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2495cc

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S474 AUD Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 21/07/2023
204,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
17 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

! Older vehicle

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S474 AUD Mileage History

29/12/2021203,517 mi
29/12/2021203,517 mi
21/07/2023204,217 mi+700 mi

Average of roughly 449 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

S474 AUD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 08:42

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (S474 AUD) between December 2021 and July 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out of caliper (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.

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