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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P490 RUGMOT history

P490 RUG is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 116,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

P490 RUG 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 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,747 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P490 RUG
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 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P490 RUG was last recorded at 116,747 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Oct 2022: 111,915 miles, lower than 112,954 miles on 27 Sept 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,225 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,522 miles
Average per year
1,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,747 miles
  • 2025 – 115,225 miles
  • 2024 – 114,122 miles
  • 2023 – 112,964 miles
  • 2022 – 111,915 miles
  • 2021 – 110,595 miles
  • 2020 – 110,041 miles
  • 2019 – 109,620 miles
  • 2018 – 109,353 miles
  • 2017 – 109,131 miles
  • 2016 – 108,865 miles
  • 2015 – 108,480 miles
  • 2014 – 107,588 miles
  • 2013 – 106,146 miles
  • 2012 – 104,849 miles
  • 2011 – 103,797 miles
  • 2010 – 101,262 miles
  • 2009 – 99,295 miles
  • 2008 – 96,462 miles
  • 2007 – 92,009 miles
  • 2006 – 87,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,747 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear diff input (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective 2x exhaust mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

32 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,747 miles (+1,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,747 miles
    Test number
    240797409958
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear diff input (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective 2x exhaust mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass115,225 miles (+1,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,225 miles
    Test number
    105016784141
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective 2x rearmost exhaust rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass114,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,122 miles
    Test number
    335918130135
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,117 miles (+1,153)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,117 miles
    Test number
    813914058708
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play FRONT JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,964 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,964 miles
    Test number
    598349519155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,915 miles (-1,039)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,915 miles
    Test number
    427877079245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,954 miles (+2,359)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,954 miles
    Test number
    760924494388
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass110,595 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,595 miles
    Test number
    174689962907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,041 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,041 miles
    Test number
    421331586607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,620 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,620 miles
    Test number
    124929619236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,353 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,353 miles
    Test number
    572661827879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,131 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,131 miles
    Test number
    304166295996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,129 miles (+264)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,129 miles
    Test number
    208013362618
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

  14. Pass108,865 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,865 miles
    Test number
    874509559752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,480 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,480 miles
    Test number
    397156238008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,588 miles (+1,442)11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,588 miles
    Test number
    649993594167
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear body mount area corroded

  17. Pass106,146 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,146 miles
    Test number
    725101503226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteRear axle has slight internal play

  18. Fail106,146 miles (+1,297)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,146 miles
    Test number
    845261603250
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteRear axle has slight internal play

  19. Pass104,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,849 miles
    Test number
    509913202229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,849 miles (+1,052)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,849 miles
    Test number
    717612602291
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass103,797 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    103,797 miles
    Test number
    879720121241
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail103,779 miles (+2,517)10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,779 miles
    Test number
    517787301214
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front hub leaking

  23. Pass101,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    101,262 miles
    Test number
    764853000209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail101,261 miles (+1,966)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,261 miles
    Test number
    762013000212
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass99,295 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    99,295 miles
    Test number
    760213939202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Fail99,265 miles (+2,803)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,265 miles
    Test number
    742810639277
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass96,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    96,462 miles
    Test number
    862415438256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail96,462 miles (+4,453)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,462 miles
    Test number
    444103838298
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  29. Fail92,009 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,009 miles
    Test number
    430635427211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut in outside side wall

  30. Pass92,009 miles (+4,317)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    92,009 miles
    Test number
    912515327267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut in outside side wall

  31. Pass87,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    87,692 miles
    Test number
    920213126202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail87,692 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,692 miles
    Test number
    623663226262
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureUpper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about P490 RUG

Does P490 RUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P490 RUG is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P490 RUG?
The MOT on P490 RUG is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P490 RUG done?
P490 RUG was recorded at 116,747 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 1,443 miles a year.
Has P490 RUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P490 RUG has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on P490 RUG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P490 RUG find?
P490 RUG passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear diff input; rear exhaust mounting defective 2x exhaust mounts perished.

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