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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P487 OUBMOT history

P487 OUB is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 196,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

P487 OUB 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 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
196,217 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P487 OUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P487 OUB was last recorded at 196,217 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 1,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,542 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,675 miles
Average per year
3,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,217 miles
  • 2024 – 194,542 miles
  • 2023 – 193,012 miles
  • 2022 – 191,111 miles
  • 2021 – 189,381 miles
  • 2020 – 187,491 miles
  • 2019 – 186,123 miles
  • 2018 – 185,988 miles
  • 2017 – 183,663 miles
  • 2016 – 180,131 miles
  • 2015 – 176,047 miles
  • 2014 – 171,768 miles
  • 2013 – 165,976 miles
  • 2012 – 158,604 miles
  • 2011 – 150,002 miles
  • 2010 – 150,002 miles
  • 2009 – 146,976 miles
  • 2008 – 141,291 miles
  • 2007 – 137,174 miles
  • 2006 – 132,106 miles
  • 2005 – 127,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,217 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,217 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    196,217 miles
    Test number
    322676964463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass194,542 miles (+1,530)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    194,542 miles
    Test number
    345419462343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass193,012 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    193,012 miles
    Test number
    839911947573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass191,111 miles (+1,730)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    191,111 miles
    Test number
    107022695369
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing insecure (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass189,381 miles (+1,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    189,381 miles
    Test number
    691060803661
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer plastic housing insecure (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Passenger Footwell Floor pan (Front) corroding Under rubber floor covering (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF hub seal has a large amount of grease around seal ( No play present in hub bearing and unlikely to be allowing dirt in seal

  6. Pass187,491 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    187,491 miles
    Test number
    543818158454
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail187,491 miles (+1,368)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,491 miles
    Test number
    598362613935
    • DangerousRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass186,123 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    186,123 miles
    Test number
    922498320076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass185,988 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    185,988 miles
    Test number
    834370579204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass183,663 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    183,663 miles
    Test number
    728619473948
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail183,660 miles (+3,529)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,660 miles
    Test number
    455657576105
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass180,131 miles (+4,084)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    180,131 miles
    Test number
    793483155610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass176,047 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    176,047 miles
    Test number
    275615795438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail176,047 miles (+4,279)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,047 miles
    Test number
    569815695165
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass171,768 miles (+5,792)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    171,768 miles
    Test number
    378964334287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Fail165,976 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,976 miles
    Test number
    486376003245
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass165,976 miles (+7,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    165,976 miles
    Test number
    525106803231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass158,604 miles (+8,602)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    158,604 miles
    Test number
    307296912249
    • NoteTravel in handbrake

  19. Pass150,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    150,002 miles
    Test number
    256666311200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail150,002 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,002 miles
    Test number
    635306811252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Fail150,002 miles (+3,026)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,002 miles
    Test number
    320198270211
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear Brake discs corrdid

  22. Pass146,976 miles (+5,685)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    146,976 miles
    Test number
    681036379281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass141,291 miles (+4,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    141,291 miles
    Test number
    594624978288
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass137,174 miles (+5,068)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    137,174 miles
    Test number
    711586177294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass132,106 miles (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    132,106 miles
    Test number
    240496476277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass127,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    127,447 miles
    Test number
    992767275255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P487 OUB

Does P487 OUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P487 OUB is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on P487 OUB?
The MOT on P487 OUB is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P487 OUB done?
P487 OUB was recorded at 196,217 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 3,427 miles a year.
Has P487 OUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P487 OUB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on P487 OUB 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 P487 OUB find?
P487 OUB passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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