Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc
MFE 494MOT history
MFE 494 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 39,792 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 39,792 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,384 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- MFE 494
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 20 Jul 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
MFE 494 was last recorded at 39,792 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 39,758 miles · 28 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 34 miles
- Average per year
- 2,384 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 39,792 miles
- 2025 – 39,758 miles
- 2024 – 39,576 miles
- 2023 – 37,524 miles
- 2022 – 34,891 miles
- 2021 – 33,223 miles
- 2019 – 31,090 miles
- 2018 – 28,460 miles
- 2017 – 24,589 miles
- 2016 – 20,717 miles
- 2015 – 16,664 miles
- 2014 – 11,822 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,792 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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.
Rear body damage o/s & n/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 1 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,792 miles (+34)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 39,792 miles
- Test number
- 530155354115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass39,758 miles (+182)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 39,758 miles
- Test number
- 167305764391
- MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass39,576 miles (+2,052)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 39,576 miles
- Test number
- 511611912133
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear "A" linkage ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass37,524 miles (+2,633)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 37,524 miles
- Test number
- 329935767438
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,891 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 34,891 miles
- Test number
- 601314278998
- AdvisoryRear body damage o/s & n/s
Fail34,890 miles (+1,667)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,890 miles
- Test number
- 727550851370
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryRear body damage o/s & n/s
Pass33,223 miles (+2,133)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 33,223 miles
- Test number
- 329057169394
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper outer casing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on chassis
Pass31,090 miles (+2,630)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 31,090 miles
- Test number
- 892673963766
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Pass28,460 miles (+3,871)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 28,460 miles
- Test number
- 206889700510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,589 miles (+3,872)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 24,589 miles
- Test number
- 848719959574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,717 miles (+4,053)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 20,717 miles
- Test number
- 369402769312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 16,664 miles
- Test number
- 497468995137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,664 miles (+4,842)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,664 miles
- Test number
- 745058395138
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass11,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 11,822 miles
- Test number
- 509232984110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about MFE 494
- What vehicle is registration MFE 494 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show MFE 494 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Jul 2011. 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 MFE 494 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MFE 494 is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on MFE 494?
- The MOT on MFE 494 is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has MFE 494 done?
- MFE 494 was recorded at 39,792 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,384 miles a year.
- Has MFE 494 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. MFE 494 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on MFE 494 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 MFE 494 find?
- MFE 494 passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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