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Land Rover Series 2 A

Green · Diesel · 1962 · 2,286 cc

PFF 493MOT history

PFF 493 is a green diesel Land Rover Series 2 A first used on 16 Jul 1962. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 8,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
8,492 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PFF 493
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Series 2 A
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,286 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
16 Jul 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PFF 493 was last recorded at 8,492 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2018: 5,707 miles, lower than 5,709 miles on 9 Jan 2017.

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
8,492 miles · 25 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 8,492 miles
  • 2025 – 8,296 miles
  • 2024 – 7,839 miles
  • 2023 – 7,478 miles
  • 2020 – 6,491 miles
  • 2018 – 5,707 miles
  • 2017 – 5,709 miles
  • 2016 – 4,247 miles
  • 2015 – 3,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,492 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering box cover panel corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    8,492 miles
    Test number
    411649485116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box cover panel corroded

  2. Fail8,492 miles (+196)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,492 miles
    Test number
    325427690734
    • MajorNearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box cover panel corroded

  3. Pass8,296 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    8,296 miles
    Test number
    806051016182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box cover panel corroded

  4. Fail8,296 miles (+457)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,296 miles
    Test number
    880958381103
    • MajorNearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box cover panel corroded

  5. Pass7,839 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    7,839 miles
    Test number
    519686584161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass7,478 miles (+987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    7,478 miles
    Test number
    152999729894
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass6,491 miles (+784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    6,491 miles
    Test number
    425989868836
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks

  8. Pass5,707 miles (-2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    5,707 miles
    Test number
    368806936166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak various

  9. Pass5,709 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    5,709 miles
    Test number
    918317488274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail5,706 miles (+1,459)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,706 miles
    Test number
    253942910054
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both rears (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers inoperative (8.2.2)

  11. Pass4,247 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    4,247 miles
    Test number
    827278929635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass3,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    3,278 miles
    Test number
    255392415068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PFF 493

What vehicle is registration PFF 493 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PFF 493 on a green diesel Land Rover Series 2 A first used on 16 Jul 1962. 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 PFF 493 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PFF 493 is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on PFF 493?
The MOT on PFF 493 is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PFF 493 done?
PFF 493 was recorded at 8,492 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 455 miles a year.
Has PFF 493 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PFF 493 has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on PFF 493 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PFF 493 find?
PFF 493 passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; steering box cover panel corroded.

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