
Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
489 PMGMOT history
489 PMG is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 188,134 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 188,134 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 9,348 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 489 PMG
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 31 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
489 PMG was last recorded at 188,134 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 12,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,995 miles · 28 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,139 miles
- Average per year
- 9,348 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 188,134 miles
- 2025 – 175,995 miles
- 2024 – 162,709 miles
- 2023 – 153,517 miles
- 2022 – 144,956 miles
- 2021 – 138,501 miles
- 2020 – 133,150 miles
- 2018 – 122,304 miles
- 2017 – 114,115 miles
- 2016 – 105,180 miles
- 2015 – 94,002 miles
- 2014 – 84,013 miles
- 2013 – 75,059 miles
- 2012 – 62,946 miles
- 2011 – 51,580 miles
- 2010 – 45,119 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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.
Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front swivel leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,134 miles (+12,139)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 188,134 miles
- Test number
- 592147709183
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass175,995 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 175,995 miles
- Test number
- 871946280425
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play panhard bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail175,995 miles (+13,286)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,995 miles
- Test number
- 901033877156
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed rear tail pipe broken (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play panhard bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass162,709 miles (+9,192)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 162,709 miles
- Test number
- 244210479601
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
Pass153,517 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 153,517 miles
- Test number
- 152682875655
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail153,517 miles (+8,561)2 dangerous4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,517 miles
- Test number
- 917915704195
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass144,956 miles (+6,455)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 144,956 miles
- Test number
- 343974774293
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass138,501 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 138,501 miles
- Test number
- 755876422109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail138,501 miles (+5,351)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,501 miles
- Test number
- 805171718839
- MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn pan hard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass133,150 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 133,150 miles
- Test number
- 174238455458
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel bearing has slight play
Fail133,146 miles (+10,842)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,146 miles
- Test number
- 494738317592
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel bearing has slight play
Pass122,304 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 122,304 miles
- Test number
- 528931623573
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust fitment poor
Fail122,300 miles (+8,185)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,300 miles
- Test number
- 523836713376
- DangerousSteering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust fitment poor
Pass114,115 miles (+8,935)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 114,115 miles
- Test number
- 162530420342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber missing
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system getting corroded
Pass105,180 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 105,180 miles
- Test number
- 458455214224
- AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated and have slight movement
- AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated and have slight movement
- AdvisorySteering box damp
Fail105,180 miles (+11,178)4 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,180 miles
- Test number
- 353907453436
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure centre (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated and have slight movement
- AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated and have slight movement
- AdvisorySteering box damp
Pass94,002 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 94,002 miles
- Test number
- 204959287017
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber broken but system is supported
Fail93,994 miles (+9,981)10 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,994 miles
- Test number
- 897203998928
- FailureCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hitting tyre on full lock (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part inner wing (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part inner wing (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber broken but system is supported
Pass84,013 miles (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 84,013 miles
- Test number
- 427091614406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,972 miles (+8,913)1 dangerous4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,972 miles
- Test number
- 889774204302
- DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureCentre Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCentre exhaust rubber deteriorated
Pass75,059 miles (+230)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 75,059 miles
- Test number
- 739618603322
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteBulk head slight corrosion
- NoteO/S front out rigger slight corrosion
- NoteOil leak
Fail74,829 miles (+11,883)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,829 miles
- Test number
- 455659393238
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteBulk head slight corrosion
- NoteO/S front out rigger slight corrosion
- NoteOil leak
Pass62,946 miles (+116)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 62,946 miles
- Test number
- 138150002396
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSome corrosion in chassis members and brake disc shields.
- NoteSome corrosion of brake pipes.(various sections not exposed for inspection.)
Fail62,830 miles (+11,250)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,830 miles
- Test number
- 619772992260
- DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSome corrosion in chassis members and brake disc shields.
Pass51,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 51,580 miles
- Test number
- 108093091210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,580 miles (+6,461)1 dangerous6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,580 miles
- Test number
- 246635281214
- DangerousRear fuel tank mounting corroded
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteO/s front top shocker mount corroded
- NoteRear x/member not welded to chassis properly
Pass45,119 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 45,119 miles
- Test number
- 952081240315
- NoteOffside rear chassis corroded and fractured adjacent to body mounting
Questions about 489 PMG
- What vehicle is registration 489 PMG currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 489 PMG on a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1996. 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 489 PMG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 489 PMG is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 489 PMG?
- The MOT on 489 PMG is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 489 PMG done?
- 489 PMG was recorded at 188,134 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 9,348 miles a year.
- Has 489 PMG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 489 PMG has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on 489 PMG 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 489 PMG find?
- 489 PMG passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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