Land Rover
Green · Diesel · 1960
NBV 493MOT history
NBV 493 is a green diesel Land Rover first used on 17 Aug 1960. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 35,405 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 35,405 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 145 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- NBV 493
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Year of manufacture
- 1960
- First used
- 17 Aug 1960
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
NBV 493 was last recorded at 35,405 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 34,332 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,073 miles
- Average per year
- 145 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 35,405 miles
- 2024 – 34,332 miles
- 2012 – 34,320 miles
- 2010 – 33,691 miles
- 2009 – 33,581 miles
- 2008 – 33,219 miles
- 2007 – 32,722 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass35,405 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
9 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass35,405 miles (+1,073)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 35,405 miles
- Test number
- 447823022525
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass34,332 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 34,332 miles
- Test number
- 631183600691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,320 miles (+629)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 34,320 miles
- Test number
- 277590832221
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteRear cross member corroding
Pass33,691 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 33,691 miles
- Test number
- 322463360214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,680 miles (+99)1 dangerous9 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,680 miles
- Test number
- 890702150255
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteFront propshaft worn
- NoteNo seat belts fitted
- NoteOffside front mirror missing
- NoteOil leak on engine and on transmission
Pass33,581 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 33,581 miles
- Test number
- 384401159410
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Fail33,567 miles (+348)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,567 miles
- Test number
- 952069839263
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Pass33,219 miles (+497)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 33,219 miles
- Test number
- 640518228299
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass32,722 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 32,722 miles
- Test number
- 892170147261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about NBV 493
- What vehicle is registration NBV 493 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show NBV 493 on a green diesel Land Rover first used on 17 Aug 1960. 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 NBV 493 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NBV 493 is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on NBV 493?
- The MOT on NBV 493 is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has NBV 493 done?
- NBV 493 was recorded at 35,405 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 145 miles a year.
- Has NBV 493 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. NBV 493 has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2010.
- Has the mileage on NBV 493 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 NBV 493 find?
- NBV 493 passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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