The road tax status for V248 DLN is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for V248 DLN?

The MOT for V248 DLN is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 May 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of V248 DLN?

The recorded mileage for V248 DLN is 129,257 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V248 DLN ULEZ compliant?

No, V248 DLN 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

2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V248 DLN

V248 DLN

2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/01/2000. Recorded mileage 129,257 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2000 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 17/05/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 129,257 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 17/05/2026

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Mileage: 129,257 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2000
Engine: 2492cc

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V248 DLN Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
129,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring steering items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

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V248 DLN Mileage History

29/03/2022128,674 mi
23/05/2023129,191 mi+517 mi
05/06/2023129,209 mi+18 mi
19/05/2025129,257 mi+48 mi

Average of roughly 186 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

V248 DLN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 03:11

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Defender (V248 DLN) between March 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 May 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: Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering ar”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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