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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P490 VHOMOT history

P490 VHO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 188,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

P490 VHO green 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 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
188,905 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P490 VHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
19 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P490 VHO was last recorded at 188,905 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,735 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,170 miles
Average per year
4,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,905 miles
  • 2025 – 187,735 miles
  • 2024 – 185,702 miles
  • 2022 – 185,279 miles
  • 2021 – 184,666 miles
  • 2020 – 183,660 miles
  • 2019 – 182,210 miles
  • 2018 – 174,433 miles
  • 2017 – 167,093 miles
  • 2016 – 158,577 miles
  • 2015 – 152,626 miles
  • 2014 – 146,513 miles
  • 2013 – 142,651 miles
  • 2012 – 138,952 miles
  • 2011 – 136,052 miles
  • 2010 – 127,528 miles
  • 2009 – 121,198 miles
  • 2008 – 116,049 miles
  • 2007 – 105,244 miles
  • 2006 – 94,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,905 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySteering box drop arm ball joint play

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, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,905 miles (+1,170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    188,905 miles
    Test number
    525027673203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box drop arm ball joint play

  2. Pass187,735 miles (+2,033)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    187,735 miles
    Test number
    936049600047
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass185,702 miles (+423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    185,702 miles
    Test number
    327070888942
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass185,279 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    185,279 miles
    Test number
    379731584175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass184,666 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    184,666 miles
    Test number
    404564602793
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail184,666 miles (+1,006)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,666 miles
    Test number
    274639623635
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass183,660 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    183,660 miles
    Test number
    829709309537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass182,210 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    182,210 miles
    Test number
    382675102367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail182,210 miles (+7,777)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,210 miles
    Test number
    748068637133
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass174,433 miles (+7,340)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    174,433 miles
    Test number
    735752235739
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  11. Pass167,093 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    167,093 miles
    Test number
    233165597863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top (2.7.4)

  12. Fail167,039 miles (+8,462)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,039 miles
    Test number
    682961639279
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top (2.7.4)

  13. Pass158,577 miles (+5,951)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    158,577 miles
    Test number
    717502705868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass152,626 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    152,626 miles
    Test number
    416140228804
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  15. Fail152,626 miles (+6,113)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,626 miles
    Test number
    320334250415
    • Repaired at testLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  16. Fail146,513 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,513 miles
    Test number
    119000214259
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  17. Pass146,513 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    146,513 miles
    Test number
    357630414203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass142,651 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    142,651 miles
    Test number
    338624233271
    • NoteN/s/f swivel corroded
    • NoteO/s/f swivel corroded

  19. Fail142,651 miles (+3,699)5 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,651 miles
    Test number
    696822233270
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front hub seals slight leak
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f bearing

  20. Pass138,952 miles (+2,900)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    138,952 miles
    Test number
    606873732215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front swivel seals slight leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering linkage

  21. Fail136,052 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,052 miles
    Test number
    257687321201
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight leak nearside / offside front steering swivels....

  22. Pass136,052 miles (+8,524)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    136,052 miles
    Test number
    365567721411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight leak nearside / offside front steering swivels....

  23. Pass127,528 miles (+6,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    127,528 miles
    Test number
    952545830269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass121,198 miles (+399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    121,198 miles
    Test number
    791670039215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  25. Fail120,799 miles (+4,750)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,799 miles
    Test number
    323754729400
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  26. Pass116,049 miles (+10,805)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    116,049 miles
    Test number
    851701338220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass105,244 miles (+10,841)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    105,244 miles
    Test number
    644878827206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass94,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    94,403 miles
    Test number
    382101926424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P490 VHO

Does P490 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P490 VHO is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P490 VHO?
The MOT on P490 VHO is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P490 VHO done?
P490 VHO was recorded at 188,905 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,839 miles a year.
Has P490 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P490 VHO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on P490 VHO 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 P490 VHO find?
P490 VHO passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 1 more.

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