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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.

489 PMG white 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass188,134 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass133,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    133,150 miles
    Test number
    174238455458
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel bearing has slight play
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass84,013 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    427091614406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.)
  24. 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.
  25. Pass51,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,580 miles
    Test number
    108093091210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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
  27. 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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