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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

N498 AONMOT history

N498 AON is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 248,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

N498 AON grey 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 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
248,250 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N498 AON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
18 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N498 AON was last recorded at 248,250 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 2,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,153 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,097 miles
Average per year
4,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,250 miles
  • 2025 – 246,153 miles
  • 2024 – 244,640 miles
  • 2023 – 243,296 miles
  • 2022 – 241,719 miles
  • 2021 – 239,588 miles
  • 2019 – 237,497 miles
  • 2018 – 235,467 miles
  • 2017 – 234,353 miles
  • 2016 – 233,987 miles
  • 2015 – 233,125 miles
  • 2014 – 229,360 miles
  • 2013 – 218,024 miles
  • 2012 – 207,346 miles
  • 2011 – 204,950 miles
  • 2010 – 196,343 miles
  • 2009 – 182,902 miles
  • 2008 – 168,694 miles
  • 2007 – 164,228 miles
  • 2006 – 158,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,250 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,250 miles (+2,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    248,250 miles
    Test number
    408740585775
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass246,153 miles (+1,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    246,153 miles
    Test number
    895860101774
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass244,640 miles (+1,344)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    244,640 miles
    Test number
    710825446889
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass243,296 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    243,296 miles
    Test number
    649018326001
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail243,293 miles (+1,574)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,293 miles
    Test number
    534888292964
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass241,719 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    241,719 miles
    Test number
    523356161996
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail241,716 miles (+2,128)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,716 miles
    Test number
    537850318024
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass239,588 miles (+2,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    239,588 miles
    Test number
    597572744789
    • AdvisoryAuxillary belt cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass237,497 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    237,497 miles
    Test number
    412325220562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail237,494 miles (+2,027)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,494 miles
    Test number
    947539362851
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  11. Pass235,467 miles (+1,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    235,467 miles
    Test number
    847197949761
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryHeavy undersealed

  12. Pass234,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    234,353 miles
    Test number
    219334251871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail254,353 miles (+20,366)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,353 miles
    Test number
    922279460199
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass233,987 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    233,987 miles
    Test number
    339882926084
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills / door steps / outrigers (5.2.6)

  15. Fail233,917 miles (+792)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,917 miles
    Test number
    924086418608
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (5.2.6)

  16. Pass233,125 miles (+5)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    233,125 miles
    Test number
    279934595463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear diff leaking
    • NoteRear prop shaft joint worn

  17. Fail233,120 miles (+3,760)11 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,120 miles
    Test number
    988498485157
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear diff leaking
    • NoteRear prop shaft joint worn

  18. Pass229,360 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    229,360 miles
    Test number
    485793484138
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle leaking

  19. FailMileage not read2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    456573884138
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle leaking

  20. Pass218,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    218,024 miles
    Test number
    298449183442
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail218,024 miles (+10,678)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,024 miles
    Test number
    545415183138
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass207,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    207,346 miles
    Test number
    458336182110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail207,346 miles (+2,396)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,346 miles
    Test number
    527635082123
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSide repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureTrack rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion throughout chassis

  24. Pass204,950 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    204,950 miles
    Test number
    306735081157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail204,921 miles (+8,578)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,921 miles
    Test number
    469251381166
    • FailureBody has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSome surface corrosion to underside
    • NoteVehicle has heavy underseal on chassis, brake pipes, and components.

  26. Pass196,343 miles (+13,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    196,343 miles
    Test number
    272626070031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass182,902 miles (+14,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    182,902 miles
    Test number
    301095169008
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass168,694 miles (+4,466)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    168,694 miles
    Test number
    284849178047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass164,228 miles (+5,744)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    164,228 miles
    Test number
    140058637123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass158,484 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    158,484 miles
    Test number
    620690256154
    • NoteADVISE BONNET RELEASE CABLE HAS BROKEN BONNET OPENED BY HAND
    • NoteADVISE REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED

Questions about N498 AON

Does N498 AON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N498 AON is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on N498 AON?
The MOT on N498 AON is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N498 AON done?
N498 AON was recorded at 248,250 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 4,545 miles a year.
Has N498 AON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N498 AON has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on N498 AON 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 N498 AON find?
N498 AON passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive and rear; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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