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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R481 LVCMOT history

R481 LVC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 47,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

R481 LVC blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
47,165 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 LVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 LVC was last recorded at 47,165 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,853 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
312 miles
Average per year
436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,165 miles
  • 2025 – 46,853 miles
  • 2024 – 46,240 miles
  • 2023 – 45,684 miles
  • 2022 – 45,052 miles
  • 2021 – 44,510 miles
  • 2020 – 43,232 miles
  • 2015 – 42,439 miles
  • 2007 – 38,804 miles
  • 2006 – 38,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,165 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,165 miles (+312)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    47,165 miles
    Test number
    857229023165
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,853 miles (+34)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    46,853 miles
    Test number
    462288688222
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail46,819 miles (+579)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,819 miles
    Test number
    642203548316
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass46,240 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    46,240 miles
    Test number
    637162283301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail46,216 miles (+532)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,216 miles
    Test number
    927322726440
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass45,684 miles (+20)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    45,684 miles
    Test number
    826478357808
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail45,664 miles (+612)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,664 miles
    Test number
    790400794189
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On top of rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass45,052 miles (+542)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    45,052 miles
    Test number
    953640463066
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass44,510 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,510 miles
    Test number
    465825988586
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail44,510 miles (+1,278)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,510 miles
    Test number
    847432794163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass43,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,232 miles
    Test number
    497342749959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,232 miles (+793)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,232 miles
    Test number
    738562368361
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail42,439 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,439 miles
    Test number
    106368855488
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass42,439 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,439 miles
    Test number
    378348155053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,804 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,804 miles
    Test number
    550227227347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,404 miles
    Test number
    774980706242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R481 LVC

Does R481 LVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R481 LVC is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R481 LVC?
The MOT on R481 LVC is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R481 LVC done?
R481 LVC was recorded at 47,165 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 436 miles a year.
Has R481 LVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 LVC has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on R481 LVC 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 R481 LVC find?
R481 LVC passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded, and 1 more.

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