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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

R482 NUDMOT history

R482 NUD is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

R482 NUD grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,985 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R482 NUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R482 NUD was last recorded at 113,985 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 3,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,946 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,039 miles
Average per year
2,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,985 miles
  • 2025 – 110,946 miles
  • 2024 – 106,994 miles
  • 2023 – 105,251 miles
  • 2019 – 105,234 miles
  • 2018 – 103,992 miles
  • 2015 – 102,730 miles
  • 2014 – 99,721 miles
  • 2013 – 96,541 miles
  • 2012 – 91,491 miles
  • 2011 – 86,919 miles
  • 2010 – 84,472 miles
  • 2009 – 80,841 miles
  • 2008 – 73,495 miles
  • 2007 – 66,018 miles
  • 2006 – 59,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,985 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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,985 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,985 miles
    Test number
    954792212595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,946 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,946 miles
    Test number
    788037139187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,994 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,994 miles
    Test number
    153007185303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,251 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    105,251 miles
    Test number
    445050503387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,234 miles (+1,242)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,234 miles
    Test number
    578768127032
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /d/ bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront diff seals
    • AdvisoryHeavily waxed
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks
  6. Pass103,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,992 miles
    Test number
    818506749905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,992 miles (+1,262)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,992 miles
    Test number
    429695813278
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass102,730 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,730 miles
    Test number
    295125875433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,721 miles
    Test number
    617961054003
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  10. Fail99,721 miles (+3,180)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,721 miles
    Test number
    906090654023
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  11. Pass96,541 miles (+5,050)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,541 miles
    Test number
    145061053454
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight free play at steering wheel
  12. Pass91,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    91,491 miles
    Test number
    446053152037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,491 miles (+4,572)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,491 miles
    Test number
    238763452048
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass86,919 miles (+2,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    226159351062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass84,472 miles (+3,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    454318140008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Pass80,841 miles (+7,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,841 miles
    Test number
    601670349079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  17. Pass73,495 miles (+7,477)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,495 miles
    Test number
    912032148080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,018 miles (+6,744)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    251998137030
    • AdvisoryCentre Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  19. Pass59,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    59,274 miles
    Test number
    472039136014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R482 NUD

Does R482 NUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R482 NUD is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R482 NUD?
The MOT on R482 NUD is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R482 NUD done?
R482 NUD was recorded at 113,985 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,711 miles a year.
Has R482 NUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R482 NUD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on R482 NUD 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 R482 NUD find?
R482 NUD passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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