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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1988 · 2,494 cc

490 TRFMOT history

490 TRF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Aug 1988. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

490 TRF 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 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
173,525 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
490 TRF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
2 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

490 TRF was last recorded at 173,525 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,826 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
699 miles
Average per year
5,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,525 miles
  • 2025 – 172,826 miles
  • 2024 – 171,635 miles
  • 2020 – 170,330 miles
  • 2019 – 168,401 miles
  • 2018 – 164,390 miles
  • 2017 – 159,323 miles
  • 2016 – 153,171 miles
  • 2015 – 152,968 miles
  • 2014 – 152,946 miles
  • 2013 – 150,495 miles
  • 2012 – 142,488 miles
  • 2011 – 130,412 miles
  • 2010 – 117,283 miles
  • 2009 – 106,334 miles
  • 2008 – 90,170 miles
  • 2007 – 77,374 miles
  • 2006 – 69,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,525 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBattery tray corroding.
  • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroding.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Battery tray corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear crossmember corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both rear tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,525 miles (+699)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    173,525 miles
    Test number
    107773439780
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroding.
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroding.

  2. Pass172,826 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    172,826 miles
    Test number
    144953778064
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroding

  3. Fail172,824 miles (+1,189)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,824 miles
    Test number
    277135601903
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroding

  4. Pass171,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    171,635 miles
    Test number
    855927985367
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail171,635 miles (+1,305)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,635 miles
    Test number
    644517125843
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass170,330 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    170,330 miles
    Test number
    298929459265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,401 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    168,401 miles
    Test number
    554678850000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,390 miles (+5,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    164,390 miles
    Test number
    844399001538
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass159,323 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    159,323 miles
    Test number
    660963749354
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  10. Fail159,312 miles (+6,141)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,312 miles
    Test number
    927428743475
    • FailureCentral Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades split

  11. Pass153,171 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    153,171 miles
    Test number
    764825208279
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub oil seals leaking

  12. Fail153,171 miles (+203)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,171 miles
    Test number
    532551104675
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub oil seals leaking

  13. Pass152,968 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    152,968 miles
    Test number
    600911764567
    • AdvisoryBoth front tracktor joints weeping oil
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front metal brake pipes poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rails poor condition

  14. Fail152,968 miles (+22)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,968 miles
    Test number
    989665821503
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tracktor joints weeping oil
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front metal brake pipes poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rails poor condition

  15. Pass152,946 miles (+2,451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    152,946 miles
    Test number
    598469414178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass150,495 miles (+8,007)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    150,495 miles
    Test number
    955760623166
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear shock top bushes slightly worn
    • NoteSlight play o/s front wheel bearing
    • NoteSteering damper bushes slightly worn

  17. Pass142,488 miles (+22)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    142,488 miles
    Test number
    266783432168
    • NoteBoth rear top shocks poor condition
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassager door handle ok time of test
    • NoteRear tyres getting low

  18. Fail142,466 miles (+12,054)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,466 miles
    Test number
    478110732188
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear top shock bushes poor condition
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger door handle poor condition ok time of test
    • NoteRear tyres geting low

  19. Pass130,412 miles (+13,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    130,412 miles
    Test number
    378878811173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass117,283 miles (+10,949)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    117,283 miles
    Test number
    881796920112
    • NoteN/s mirrow is in poor condition
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both top shock bushes
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm track rod end
    • NoteSligt play in both front trailing arm bushes

  21. Pass106,334 miles (+16,164)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    106,334 miles
    Test number
    833338649151
    • NoteCorrosion in exhaust
    • NoteWear in ball joint at pitman arm end

  22. Pass90,170 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,170 miles
    Test number
    604408678142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,163 miles (+12,789)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,163 miles
    Test number
    492767978139
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  24. Pass77,374 miles (+7,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    77,374 miles
    Test number
    731028177121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass69,375 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    69,375 miles
    Test number
    562825086109
    • AdvisoryFront Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about 490 TRF

What vehicle is registration 490 TRF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 490 TRF on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Aug 1988. 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 490 TRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 490 TRF is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 490 TRF?
The MOT on 490 TRF is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 490 TRF done?
490 TRF was recorded at 173,525 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,333 miles a year.
Has 490 TRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 490 TRF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 490 TRF 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 490 TRF find?
490 TRF passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner sidewall.; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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