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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R448 UOCMOT history

R448 UOC is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

R448 UOC grey 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 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,981 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R448 UOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R448 UOC was last recorded at 132,981 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2012: 106,455 miles, lower than 106,462 miles on 31 Jan 2012.

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
132,852 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
2,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,981 miles
  • 2025 – 132,169 miles
  • 2024 – 131,367 miles
  • 2023 – 130,390 miles
  • 2021 – 129,396 miles
  • 2020 – 128,499 miles
  • 2019 – 125,979 miles
  • 2018 – 123,916 miles
  • 2017 – 121,098 miles
  • 2016 – 116,007 miles
  • 2015 – 112,165 miles
  • 2014 – 110,228 miles
  • 2013 – 108,161 miles
  • 2012 – 106,455 miles
  • 2011 – 101,988 miles
  • 2010 – 98,583 miles
  • 2009 – 94,986 miles
  • 2008 – 91,072 miles
  • 2007 – 85,216 miles
  • 2006 – 80,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,981 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Axle shocker mount corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,981 miles (+129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,981 miles
    Test number
    102212815792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail132,852 miles (+683)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,852 miles
    Test number
    766063123813
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leak in system (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated and badly corroded (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission From axle on to n/s brake compnents (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass132,169 miles (+802)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    132,169 miles
    Test number
    458145199374
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass131,367 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,367 miles
    Test number
    776473497237
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet corroded (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle shocker mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle shocker mount corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail131,366 miles (+976)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,366 miles
    Test number
    193232972840
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play on steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet corroded (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle shocker mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle shocker mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass130,390 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,390 miles
    Test number
    989662282219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,396 miles (+897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,396 miles
    Test number
    588037956904
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass128,499 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,499 miles
    Test number
    149425653247
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracked on side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracked on side wall
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  9. Fail128,498 miles (+2,519)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,498 miles
    Test number
    857343463599
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracked on side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracked on side wall
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  10. Pass125,979 miles (+2,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,979 miles
    Test number
    185488626389
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass123,916 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,916 miles
    Test number
    567181669830
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail123,916 miles (+2,818)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,916 miles
    Test number
    308833693184
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass121,098 miles (+5,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,098 miles
    Test number
    674577404527
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Along chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass116,007 miles (+3,842)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    116,007 miles
    Test number
    452541295430
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded along middle chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass112,165 miles (+1,937)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,165 miles
    Test number
    667247325086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox
    • NoteOil leak from rear differential
    • NoteVarious floor areas corroded

  16. Pass110,228 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,228 miles
    Test number
    859745834018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    108,161 miles
    Test number
    275562133046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,161 miles (+1,706)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,161 miles
    Test number
    736652433016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass106,455 miles (-7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    106,455 miles
    Test number
    749388832055
    • 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)

  20. Fail106,462 miles (+4,474)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,462 miles
    Test number
    126411232420
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  21. Pass101,988 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    101,988 miles
    Test number
    147069311011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,985 miles (+3,402)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,985 miles
    Test number
    275698111024
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

  23. Pass98,583 miles (+3,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    98,583 miles
    Test number
    212231940053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass94,986 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    94,986 miles
    Test number
    962445239026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass91,072 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    91,072 miles
    Test number
    804510448051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail91,054 miles (+5,838)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,054 miles
    Test number
    124709238488
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass85,216 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    85,216 miles
    Test number
    853911437089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass80,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    80,161 miles
    Test number
    384492236076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R448 UOC

Does R448 UOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R448 UOC is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R448 UOC?
The MOT on R448 UOC is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R448 UOC done?
R448 UOC was recorded at 132,981 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 2,617 miles a year.
Has R448 UOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R448 UOC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on R448 UOC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R448 UOC find?
R448 UOC passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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