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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1989 · 2,494 cc

4986 MGMOT history

4986 MG is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 123,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

4986 MG 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 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
123,473 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4986 MG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4986 MG was last recorded at 123,473 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,064 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
409 miles
Average per year
450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,473 miles
  • 2025 – 123,064 miles
  • 2024 – 122,126 miles
  • 2023 – 120,992 miles
  • 2020 – 120,977 miles
  • 2016 – 120,896 miles
  • 2015 – 120,848 miles
  • 2014 – 120,634 miles
  • 2008 – 118,463 miles
  • 2007 – 114,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,473 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryLong foot brake travel
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    123,473 miles
    Test number
    780941288973
    • AdvisoryLong foot brake travel
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail123,472 miles (+408)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,472 miles
    Test number
    211438932564
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryLong foot brake travel
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass123,064 miles (+938)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,064 miles
    Test number
    933025770123
    • AdvisoryFront Offside & Nearside hubs seals light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat box on Nearside front missing x2 bolts

  4. Pass122,126 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,126 miles
    Test number
    629737870126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,992 miles
    Test number
    804289506028
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  6. Fail120,989 miles (+12)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,989 miles
    Test number
    778200001780
    • DangerousOffside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  7. Fail120,977 miles (+81)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,977 miles
    Test number
    683482401116
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab corroded

  8. Pass120,896 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,896 miles
    Test number
    147584216129
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass120,848 miles (+214)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,848 miles
    Test number
    327037215235
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass120,634 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,634 miles
    Test number
    579174784172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,463 miles (+3,720)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    118,463 miles
    Test number
    141281468168
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear chassis sections
    • NoteCorrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

  12. Pass114,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    114,743 miles
    Test number
    542984137184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4986 MG

What vehicle is registration 4986 MG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4986 MG on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 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 4986 MG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4986 MG is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4986 MG?
The MOT on 4986 MG is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4986 MG done?
4986 MG was recorded at 123,473 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 450 miles a year.
Has 4986 MG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4986 MG has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 4986 MG 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 4986 MG find?
4986 MG passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: long foot brake travel; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside.

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