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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1989 · 2,495 cc

480 NHUMOT history

480 NHU is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 May 1989. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

480 NHU red 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 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
135,390 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
480 NHU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
25 May 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

480 NHU was last recorded at 135,390 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,614 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
776 miles
Average per year
1,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,390 miles
  • 2025 – 134,614 miles
  • 2024 – 132,985 miles
  • 2023 – 131,436 miles
  • 2022 – 130,573 miles
  • 2021 – 129,564 miles
  • 2020 – 127,985 miles
  • 2019 – 126,331 miles
  • 2018 – 123,119 miles
  • 2017 – 120,765 miles
  • 2016 – 118,964 miles
  • 2015 – 117,219 miles
  • 2014 – 115,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,390 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mount on axle casing (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened offside and nearside (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Body has slight corrosion Bulkhead pillar (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,390 miles (+776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    135,390 miles
    Test number
    198312797555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass134,614 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,614 miles
    Test number
    840470594696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,985 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,985 miles
    Test number
    155018503550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,436 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,436 miles
    Test number
    379269041902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,573 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,573 miles
    Test number
    118366738061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,564 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    129,564 miles
    Test number
    929810681503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,985 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,985 miles
    Test number
    170990203960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,331 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,331 miles
    Test number
    838211427129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,119 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    123,119 miles
    Test number
    237431417369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,765 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,765 miles
    Test number
    532635826716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mount on axle casing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened offside and nearside (5.2.2a)

  11. Fail120,765 miles (+1,801)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,765 miles
    Test number
    629074575272
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings main chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings main chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mount on axle casing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened offside and nearside (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass118,964 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    118,964 miles
    Test number
    140336646614
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion Bulkhead pillar (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Panhard rod mount on axle casing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Near & Offside (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail118,938 miles (+1,719)11 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,938 miles
    Test number
    171386589374
    • FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported starter lead unsupported and touching exhaust downpipe (1.9.2a)
    • FailureFuel pipe union leaking at second injector (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bulk head mounting location at out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bulkhead out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bulk head mounting location at out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bulkhead out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by panhard rod mount on chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail behind shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion Bulkhead pillar (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Panhard rod mount on axle casing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Near & Offside (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass117,219 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    117,219 miles
    Test number
    488428155070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail117,206 miles (+1,403)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,206 miles
    Test number
    347177345087
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Fail115,803 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,803 miles
    Test number
    175671054064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass115,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    115,803 miles
    Test number
    269511954073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 480 NHU

What vehicle is registration 480 NHU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 480 NHU on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 May 1989. 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 480 NHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 480 NHU is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 480 NHU?
The MOT on 480 NHU is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 480 NHU done?
480 NHU was recorded at 135,390 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 1,636 miles a year.
Has 480 NHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 480 NHU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on 480 NHU 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 480 NHU find?
480 NHU passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged; offside front outer seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged.

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