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Leyland PD2

Green and Cream · Diesel · 1956 · 9,800 cc

POU 494MOT history

POU 494 is a green and cream diesel Leyland PD2 first used on 8 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 73,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,387 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
POU 494
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Leyland
Model
PD2
Colour
Green and Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
9,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1956
First used
8 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

POU 494 was last recorded at 73,387 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,453 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
934 miles
Average per year
778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,387 miles
  • 2025 – 72,453 miles
  • 2024 – 71,422 miles
  • 2023 – 70,504 miles
  • 2022 – 69,699 miles
  • 2021 – 69,052 miles
  • 2020 – 68,749 miles
  • 2019 – 68,269 miles
  • 2018 – 67,472 miles
  • 2017 – 66,356 miles
  • 2016 – 65,887 miles
  • 2015 – 65,141 miles
  • 2014 – 64,623 miles
  • 2013 – 64,188 miles
  • 2012 – 63,631 miles
  • 2011 – 62,449 miles
  • 2010 – 61,116 miles
  • 2009 – 60,400 miles
  • 2008 – 59,191 miles
  • 2007 – 58,597 miles
  • 2006 – 58,070 miles
  • 2005 – 57,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,387 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Slight play in king pins

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,387 miles (+934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,387 miles
    Test number
    844750177173
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,453 miles (+1,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,453 miles
    Test number
    799628047253
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,422 miles (+918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    761193558939
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,504 miles (+805)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    70,504 miles
    Test number
    565494458442
    • MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective Both an images weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,699 miles (+647)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,699 miles
    Test number
    813803891986
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,052 miles (+303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,052 miles
    Test number
    743455415329
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake performance lower
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,749 miles (+480)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,749 miles
    Test number
    483861702348
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,269 miles (+797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    68,269 miles
    Test number
    362725890419
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp image slightly weaker
    • AdvisorySlight play in king pins

  9. Pass67,472 miles (+1,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,472 miles
    Test number
    984418309596
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp beam image weak
    • AdvisoryN/s/r spring bracket corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in king pins

  10. Pass66,356 miles (+469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,356 miles
    Test number
    194455121347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

  11. Pass65,887 miles (+746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,887 miles
    Test number
    858652484574
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play both king pins (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass65,141 miles (+518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,141 miles
    Test number
    505485275188
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass64,623 miles (+435)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,623 miles
    Test number
    575865784175
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r leaf spring forward clip rusted.
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop missing.
    • NoteO/s/r leaf spring rearmost clip rusted.

  14. Pass64,188 miles (+557)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,188 miles
    Test number
    648380573187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing.
    • NoteOffside rear spring slipper sleeve cracked.

  15. Pass63,631 miles (+1,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,631 miles
    Test number
    397958382134
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  16. Pass62,449 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,449 miles
    Test number
    239775791402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,116 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,116 miles
    Test number
    802156360102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,400 miles (+1,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,400 miles
    Test number
    490314599114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass59,191 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,191 miles
    Test number
    941150198136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,597 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,597 miles
    Test number
    812260807255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,070 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,070 miles
    Test number
    374272766433
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

  22. Pass58,070 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,070 miles
    Test number
    604092166271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,438 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    57,438 miles
    Test number
    963892355275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,368 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,368 miles
    Test number
    721605335228
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about POU 494

What vehicle is registration POU 494 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show POU 494 on a green and cream diesel Leyland PD2 first used on 8 Dec 1994. 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 POU 494 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on POU 494 is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on POU 494?
The MOT on POU 494 is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has POU 494 done?
POU 494 was recorded at 73,387 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 778 miles a year.
Has POU 494 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. POU 494 has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2006.
Has the mileage on POU 494 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 POU 494 find?
POU 494 passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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