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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,528 cc

458UMOT history

458U is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 48,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

458U blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
48,292 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
458U
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

458U was last recorded at 48,292 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,565 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
727 miles
Average per year
1,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,292 miles
  • 2025 – 47,565 miles
  • 2024 – 47,541 miles
  • 2023 – 47,221 miles
  • 2022 – 47,104 miles
  • 2021 – 46,673 miles
  • 2020 – 45,942 miles
  • 2019 – 44,182 miles
  • 2018 – 43,373 miles
  • 2017 – 42,670 miles
  • 2016 – 41,998 miles
  • 2015 – 41,139 miles
  • 2014 – 40,655 miles
  • 2013 – 39,098 miles
  • 2012 – 37,627 miles
  • 2011 – 35,548 miles
  • 2010 – 32,643 miles
  • 2009 – 30,237 miles
  • 2008 – 28,572 miles
  • 2007 – 24,750 miles
  • 2006 – 18,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,292 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,292 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    48,292 miles
    Test number
    568817292758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,565 miles (+24)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    47,565 miles
    Test number
    864853772655
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass47,541 miles (+320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    47,541 miles
    Test number
    611417685135
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass47,221 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,221 miles
    Test number
    538778039772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,104 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,104 miles
    Test number
    130786768716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,673 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    46,673 miles
    Test number
    203745558393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,942 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,942 miles
    Test number
    673782343687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,182 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    115349547102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,373 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,373 miles
    Test number
    607965976672
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail43,373 miles (+703)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,373 miles
    Test number
    410850347802
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass42,670 miles (+672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,670 miles
    Test number
    261532426595
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass41,998 miles (+859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,998 miles
    Test number
    154594212953
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass41,139 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,139 miles
    Test number
    357836057547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,655 miles (+1,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,655 miles
    Test number
    339278664417
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass39,098 miles (+1,471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,098 miles
    Test number
    909789233275
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass37,627 miles (+2,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,627 miles
    Test number
    717103442205
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass35,548 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,548 miles
    Test number
    338084311218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,643 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,643 miles
    Test number
    931209920238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,237 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,237 miles
    Test number
    253722209248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,572 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,572 miles
    Test number
    114906308222
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass28,572 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,572 miles
    Test number
    334886908289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,750 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,750 miles
    Test number
    113108127202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,746 miles (+6,491)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,746 miles
    Test number
    472807727284
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass18,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,255 miles
    Test number
    233110936237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 458U

What vehicle is registration 458U currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 458U on a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Sept 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 458U currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 458U is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 458U?
The MOT on 458U is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 458U done?
458U was recorded at 48,292 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 1,495 miles a year.
Has 458U ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 458U has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on 458U ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 458U find?
458U passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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