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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

485 FNNMOT history

485 FNN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

485 FNN green 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 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
157,787 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
485 FNN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

485 FNN was last recorded at 157,787 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,085 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
702 miles
Average per year
6,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,787 miles
  • 2024 – 157,085 miles
  • 2023 – 156,762 miles
  • 2022 – 155,948 miles
  • 2021 – 154,995 miles
  • 2020 – 154,125 miles
  • 2018 – 151,306 miles
  • 2016 – 142,023 miles
  • 2014 – 127,394 miles
  • 2012 – 111,081 miles
  • 2011 – 98,682 miles
  • 2009 – 72,408 miles
  • 2008 – 55,405 miles
  • 2007 – 40,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,787 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front no plate damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,787 miles (+702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    157,787 miles
    Test number
    782232799135
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,085 miles (+323)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,085 miles
    Test number
    581535042939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,762 miles (+814)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    156,762 miles
    Test number
    503319368659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,948 miles (+953)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,948 miles
    Test number
    914818778957
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass154,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,995 miles
    Test number
    546371584320
    • AdvisoryFront both front hub seals misting fluid
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail154,995 miles (+870)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,995 miles
    Test number
    615588871067
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front hub seals misting fluid
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass154,125 miles (+1,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,125 miles
    Test number
    429923968367
    • AdvisoryRear tyres tread waring low

  8. Pass152,148 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,148 miles
    Test number
    140887390862
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Fail152,148 miles (+842)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,148 miles
    Test number
    846437050612
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass151,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    151,306 miles
    Test number
    465746591050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,306 miles (+9,283)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,306 miles
    Test number
    295704552953
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass142,023 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    142,023 miles
    Test number
    443206903692
    • AdvisoryFront no plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Fail142,022 miles (+14,628)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,022 miles
    Test number
    375817472451
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded center (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront no plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  14. Pass127,394 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    127,394 miles
    Test number
    177200664100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePropshaft bolts loose front of rear prop (prs)

  15. Fail127,394 miles (+16,313)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,394 miles
    Test number
    489570564169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePropshaft bolts loose front of rear prop (prs)

  16. Pass111,081 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    111,081 miles
    Test number
    608904252244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside swivel seal slight leak

  17. Fail111,081 miles (+12,399)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,081 miles
    Test number
    938774852243
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside swivel seal slight leak

  18. Pass98,682 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    98,682 miles
    Test number
    406226631471
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail98,680 miles (+11,755)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,680 miles
    Test number
    626883031366
    • FailureFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail86,925 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,925 miles
    Test number
    917169211076
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAnti freeze level low

  21. Pass86,925 miles (+14,517)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,925 miles
    Test number
    937039311057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAnti freeze level low

  22. Pass72,408 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    72,408 miles
    Test number
    640834649352
    • NoteO/s/f swivel joint seal leaking

  23. Fail72,408 miles (+17,003)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,408 miles
    Test number
    281263349310
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/s/f swivel joint seal leaking

  24. Pass55,405 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,405 miles
    Test number
    414757698223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSteering damper rubber bush worn

  25. Fail55,405 miles (+14,883)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,405 miles
    Test number
    640517498251
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSteering damper rubber bush worn

  26. Pass40,522 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,522 miles
    Test number
    271760427318
    • NoteClutch pedel antislip worn
    • NoteOffside front swivel seal slight leak
    • NoteOffside mirror has crack in it but view not seriously impaired

Questions about 485 FNN

What vehicle is registration 485 FNN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 485 FNN on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Oct 2004. 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 485 FNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 485 FNN is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 485 FNN?
The MOT on 485 FNN is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 485 FNN done?
485 FNN was recorded at 157,787 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,464 miles a year.
Has 485 FNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 485 FNN has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on 485 FNN 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 485 FNN find?
485 FNN passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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