Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
M482 FECMOT history
M482 FEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Apr 1995. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 146,952 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 146,952 mi
- At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,895 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M482 FEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 18 Apr 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M482 FEC was last recorded at 146,952 miles on 31 Aug 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 146,930 miles · 24 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 3,895 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,952 miles
- 2025 – 146,898 miles
- 2024 – 146,669 miles
- 2023 – 145,108 miles
- 2022 – 144,912 miles
- 2020 – 144,021 miles
- 2019 – 143,645 miles
- 2018 – 142,825 miles
- 2016 – 140,409 miles
- 2015 – 134,358 miles
- 2014 – 123,783 miles
- 2013 – 112,871 miles
- 2012 – 103,694 miles
- 2011 – 94,903 miles
- 2010 – 83,909 miles
- 2009 – 79,272 miles
- 2008 – 75,721 miles
- 2007 – 72,328 miles
- 2006 – 67,510 miles
- 2005 – 63,811 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,952 miles
- AdvisoryCoolant leak at bottle areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint dampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside washer poorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint dampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion suspensionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Both swivel joints damp
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 27 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,952 miles (+22)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 146,952 miles
- Test number
- 470357683351
- AdvisoryCoolant leak at bottle area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint damp
- AdvisoryNearside washer poor
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint damp
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion suspension
Fail146,930 miles (+32)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,930 miles
- Test number
- 120426273571
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak at bottle area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint damp
- AdvisoryNearside washer poor
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint damp
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion suspension
Pass146,898 miles (+23)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 146,898 miles
- Test number
- 108012930637
- AdvisoryFront Both swivel joints damp
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail146,875 miles (+206)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,875 miles
- Test number
- 333277636514
- DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bolt also loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Both swivel joints damp
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,669 miles (+1,561)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 146,669 miles
- Test number
- 699235042897
- AdvisoryFront swivel joints damp
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass145,108 miles (+196)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 145,108 miles
- Test number
- 437029019076
- AdvisoryFront both swivel joints damp
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass144,912 miles (+891)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 144,912 miles
- Test number
- 736491182829
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass144,021 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 144,021 miles
- Test number
- 439724730722
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp condition/beam pattern
Fail144,018 miles (+373)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,018 miles
- Test number
- 399566263267
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp condition/beam pattern
Pass143,645 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 143,645 miles
- Test number
- 704142321491
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail143,644 miles (+819)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,644 miles
- Test number
- 463496451299
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass142,825 miles (+2,416)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 142,825 miles
- Test number
- 544399759458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,409 miles (+6,051)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 140,409 miles
- Test number
- 260646652445
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
Pass134,358 miles (+10,575)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 134,358 miles
- Test number
- 356665005125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass123,783 miles (+10,912)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 123,783 miles
- Test number
- 108759114141
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass112,871 miles (+76)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 112,871 miles
- Test number
- 915710423136
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail112,795 miles (+9,101)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,795 miles
- Test number
- 905319313118
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureTyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass103,694 miles (+175)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 103,694 miles
- Test number
- 876261022130
- NoteAir filter housing partially insecure. some mountings broken
- NoteSlight oil seep from prop shaft to rear diff oil seal
Fail103,519 miles (+8,616)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,519 miles
- Test number
- 895940412174
- DangerousRear propshaft rear universal joint worn
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureSuspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteAir filter housing partially insecure. some mountings broken
- NoteSlight oil seep from prop shaft to rear diff oil seal
Pass94,903 miles (+10,994)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 94,903 miles
- Test number
- 499175901179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,909 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,909 miles
- Test number
- 800126190067
- Repaired at testNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass83,909 miles (+4,637)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 83,909 miles
- Test number
- 804036190025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,272 miles (+3,551)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 79,272 miles
- Test number
- 201078219437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 75,721 miles
- Test number
- 392531628182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,721 miles (+3,393)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,721 miles
- Test number
- 722831828139
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass72,328 miles (+4,818)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 72,328 miles
- Test number
- 252650827175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,510 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 67,510 miles
- Test number
- 860278816112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,510 miles (+3,699)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,510 miles
- Test number
- 840958716125
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Pass63,811 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2006
- Odometer
- 63,811 miles
- Test number
- 603157515120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M482 FEC
- Does M482 FEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M482 FEC is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M482 FEC?
- The MOT on M482 FEC is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M482 FEC done?
- M482 FEC was recorded at 146,952 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 3,895 miles a year.
- Has M482 FEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M482 FEC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on M482 FEC 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 M482 FEC find?
- M482 FEC passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: coolant leak at bottle area; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front swivel joint damp, and 5 more.
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