Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
P487 RTLMOT history
P487 RTL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 195,051 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 195,051 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,764 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P487 RTL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 7 Nov 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P487 RTL was last recorded at 195,051 miles on 10 Apr 2024, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Nov 2009: 82,776 miles, lower than 177,827 miles on 3 Nov 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 195,023 miles · 2 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 28 miles
- Average per year
- 1,764 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 195,051 miles
- 2023 – 195,023 miles
- 2017 – 194,773 miles
- 2016 – 194,707 miles
- 2015 – 194,692 miles
- 2014 – 191,171 miles
- 2013 – 191,154 miles
- 2012 – 190,470 miles
- 2011 – 189,398 miles
- 2010 – 185,631 miles
- 2009 – 82,776 miles
- 2008 – 177,827 miles
- 2007 – 175,716 miles
- 2006 – 169,673 miles
- 2005 – 162,488 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass195,051 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,051 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 195,051 miles
- Test number
- 854762651475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass195,023 miles (+250)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 195,023 miles
- Test number
- 991519666590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,773 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 194,773 miles
- Test number
- 326594592845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,707 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 194,707 miles
- Test number
- 703289751765
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear x member corrosion
Pass194,692 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 194,692 miles
- Test number
- 189241545096
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOffside rear suspension bump stop missing
Fail194,679 miles (+3,508)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,679 miles
- Test number
- 775661545008
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOffside rear suspension bump stop missing
Pass191,171 miles (+17)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 191,171 miles
- Test number
- 629935214005
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOffside central body mounting corroded
- NoteRear brakes noisy on brake test
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail191,154 miles (+684)9 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,154 miles
- Test number
- 725572153346
- FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOffside central body mounting corroded
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass190,470 miles (+20)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 190,470 miles
- Test number
- 106688742369
- NoteN/s/r suspension bump stop missing
- NoteO/s front & rear chassis outriggers corroded
- NoteO/s inner wing/bulkhead (under bonnet),corroded next to brake servo
- NoteO/s/r chassis corroded within 30cm of coil spring mounting
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Fail190,450 miles (+1,052)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,450 miles
- Test number
- 749532012357
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteN/s/r bump stop missing
- NoteO/s inner wing (under bonnet) corroded next to servo mounting
- NoteO/s/r tyre inner edge wearing
Pass189,398 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 189,398 miles
- Test number
- 689907321359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,382 miles (+3,751)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,382 miles
- Test number
- 696064211364
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureService brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
- FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Pass185,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 185,631 miles
- Test number
- 753667100373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,609 miles (+102,833)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,609 miles
- Test number
- 421097900413
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass82,776 miles (-95,051)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 82,776 miles
- Test number
- 751837719341
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass177,827 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 177,827 miles
- Test number
- 550828308339
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail177,813 miles (+2,097)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,813 miles
- Test number
- 183705208314
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass175,716 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 175,716 miles
- Test number
- 824886007384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,702 miles (+6,029)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,702 miles
- Test number
- 973035907360
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass169,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 169,673 miles
- Test number
- 260126706365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,673 miles (+7,185)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,673 miles
- Test number
- 790300306321
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak from rear diff
Pass162,488 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 162,488 miles
- Test number
- 960731505385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,464 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,464 miles
- Test number
- 484703195243
- FailureCentre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Questions about P487 RTL
- Does P487 RTL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P487 RTL expired on 9 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P487 RTL?
- The MOT on P487 RTL expired on 9 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P487 RTL done?
- P487 RTL was recorded at 195,051 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2024, an average of 1,764 miles a year.
- Has P487 RTL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P487 RTL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2015.
- Has the mileage on P487 RTL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P487 RTL find?
- P487 RTL passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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