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Green · Petrol · 1960

PSL 491MOT history

PSL 491 is a green petrol Land Rover 4X4 first used on 3 Feb 1960. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,113 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PSL 491
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
4X4
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
3 Feb 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PSL 491 was last recorded at 74,113 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 4,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Nov 2011: 45,667 miles, lower than 49,665 miles on 3 Nov 2011.

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
69,644 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,469 miles
Average per year
1,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,113 miles
  • 2024 – 69,644 miles
  • 2023 – 67,290 miles
  • 2022 – 64,705 miles
  • 2021 – 61,999 miles
  • 2020 – 58,333 miles
  • 2019 – 54,622 miles
  • 2018 – 51,975 miles
  • 2016 – 50,254 miles
  • 2015 – 50,188 miles
  • 2014 – 50,110 miles
  • 2013 – 50,041 miles
  • 2011 – 45,667 miles
  • 2009 – 44,225 miles
  • 2008 – 41,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,113 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All shock absorber lower bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Corrosion rear body cross rail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,113 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    755465831770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,644 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,644 miles
    Test number
    520766728179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,290 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,290 miles
    Test number
    173161152872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,705 miles (+2,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,705 miles
    Test number
    382187394438
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All four btm bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass61,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,999 miles
    Test number
    968381348550
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All shock absorber lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail61,999 miles (+3,666)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,999 miles
    Test number
    560032863500
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All shock absorber lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass58,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,333 miles
    Test number
    134200047544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,333 miles (+3,711)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,333 miles
    Test number
    792447263787
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,622 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    54,622 miles
    Test number
    221965325100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,590 miles (+2,615)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,590 miles
    Test number
    729194582900
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake drum contaminated both fronts (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing not missing but holded (1.1.10 (e))
    • MajorFront Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play off of steering box, ball joint insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass51,975 miles (+1,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,975 miles
    Test number
    781750605009
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion rear outrigger (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass50,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,254 miles
    Test number
    546660722376
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear body cross rail

  13. Fail50,254 miles (+66)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,254 miles
    Test number
    110256732423
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange broken off pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative on n/s operation (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear body cross rail

  14. Pass50,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,188 miles
    Test number
    968093605158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,188 miles (+78)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,188 miles
    Test number
    855093305154
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/r rear halfshaft bolt loose
    • NoteOil seapage n/s/r halfshaft

  16. Pass50,110 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,110 miles
    Test number
    347357324062
    • NoteNS wiper only works manualy

  17. Fail50,110 miles (+69)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,110 miles
    Test number
    966252624013
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNS wiper only works manualy

  18. Pass50,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,041 miles
    Test number
    125906033410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,041 miles (+4,374)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,041 miles
    Test number
    367571433003
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass45,667 miles (-3,998)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,667 miles
    Test number
    899803611340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,665 miles (+5,440)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,665 miles
    Test number
    406667701302
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass44,225 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,225 miles
    Test number
    151512649093
    • DangerousNear side rear suspension near diff badly corroded

  23. Fail44,225 miles (+2,300)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,225 miles
    Test number
    710162149036
    • DangerousNear side rear suspension near diff badly corroded
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass41,925 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,925 miles
    Test number
    972333858024
    • NoteRear brake application slightly uneven
    • NoteSlight bind on o\s rear brake

Questions about PSL 491

What vehicle is registration PSL 491 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PSL 491 on a green petrol Land Rover 4X4 first used on 3 Feb 1960. 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 PSL 491 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PSL 491 is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on PSL 491?
The MOT on PSL 491 is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PSL 491 done?
PSL 491 was recorded at 74,113 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 1,780 miles a year.
Has PSL 491 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PSL 491 has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on PSL 491 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PSL 491 find?
PSL 491 passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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