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2025 Land Rover Defender Octa Mhev Auto 4.4L Petrol · XFO 331

XFO 331

2025 Land Rover Defender Octa Mhev Auto (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2025. MOT status: No details held by DVLA. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER OCTA MHEV AUTO
Year / Origin
2025 · Personal Export
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
No details held by DVLA
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.4L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Not due
First MOT due 24 Jun 2028
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2025
Engine
4395cc
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XFO 331 Key Findings

  • First MOT due by 24/06/2028
  • Taxed until 01/06/2027

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MOT Status

First MOT not yet due

This vehicle is too new to require an MOT test. UK law requires the first MOT by the third anniversary of registration.

First MOT due by 24/06/2028

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 EA

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
100
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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Buying Score
75/100
Risk Level
Low
Low
Est. Annual Cost
£3,500-£5,000
Mileage
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Our Verdict

This 2025 Land Rover Defender Octa MHEV

When purchasing a nearly-new 2025 vehicle like this Defender Octa, ensure you verify the status of the original manufacturer warranty and confirm whether any service plan was purchased from new. Because it has no MOT test record, your due diligence must rely entirely on a physical inspection, checking the bodywork, gold paint finish, and interior electronics for any signs of damage or wear.

It is also essential to conduct a comprehensive HPI check to confirm there is no outstanding finance, insurance write-off markers, or mileage discrepancies. Given the high-performance nature of the 4.4-litre petrol engine, verify all purchase documentation directly with the supplying dealer or previous keeper before finalising the transaction.

Running a high-performance 4395.0cc petrol Defender Octa will incur substantial fuel costs, especially given its size and engine capacity. Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for a 2025 registered vehicle of this type will fall into the highest standard rate brackets, plus potential luxury car surcharges depending on its original list price.

Insurance is guaranteed to sit in a very high group due to the engine size, vehicle value, and performance capabilities. Aside from routine servicing at authorized Land Rover specialists, typical maintenance costs will reflect its luxury positioning, though the lack of current MOT data means repair histories are non-existent.

Since there is no MOT history available for this vehicle, your physical inspection must be exceptionally thorough. Examine the gold exterior panels carefully for any car park dings, off-road scuffs, or uneven panel gaps, as the Defender Octa is often marketed toward adventurous driving. Check all alloy wheels and high-performance tyres for kerb damage and tread depth.

Inside the cabin, test every electrical system, including the infotainment touchscreen, climate control, seating adjustments, and MHEV dashboard displays. Ensure all drive modes and air suspension settings cycle correctly without triggering warning lights on the instrument cluster.

First registered in June 2025, this gold-coloured Land Rover Defender features a powerful 4395.0cc petrol engine with MHEV technology and automatic transmission. As a 2025 vehicle, it has no recorded MOT history yet, which is entirely normal given UK testing rules that exempt vehicles under three years old. Model aggregate data indicates a strong 94.1% average pass rate across 758 analysed vehicles, suggesting generally robust manufacturing standards for this line.

The Defender model range demonstrates a solid 94.1% average MOT pass rate across 758 analysed vehicles, indicating generally reliable foundational engineering.

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MOT Status

First MOT not yet due

This vehicle is too new to require an MOT test. UK law requires the first MOT by the third anniversary of registration.

First MOT due by 24/06/2028