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Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

RCF 488MOT history

RCF 488 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

RCF 488 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 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
107,126 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCF 488
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RCF 488 was last recorded at 107,126 miles on 4 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2022: 106,897 miles, lower than 235,350 miles on 7 Mar 2019.
  • 4 Nov 2025: 107,126 miles, lower than 115,621 miles on 19 Oct 2024.

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
115,621 miles · 19 Oct 2024

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,126 miles
  • 2024 – 115,621 miles
  • 2022 – 106,897 miles
  • 2019 – 235,350 miles
  • 2018 – 218,464 miles
  • 2017 – 196,883 miles
  • 2015 – 172,262 miles
  • 2014 – 159,730 miles
  • 2013 – 154,477 miles
  • 2012 – 150,101 miles
  • 2011 – 144,306 miles
  • 2010 – 135,104 miles
  • 2009 – 129,894 miles
  • 2008 – 122,773 miles
  • 2007 – 111,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,126 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central mirror missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,126 miles (-8,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    107,126 miles
    Test number
    298690584995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass115,621 miles (+8,724)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,621 miles
    Test number
    188136652062
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass106,897 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,897 miles
    Test number
    470536925117
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    251715877306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail235,350 miles (+16,886)2 dangerous11 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,350 miles
    Test number
    830031531444
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn AXEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass218,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    218,464 miles
    Test number
    364446242111
    • AdvisoryCentral mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  7. Fail218,464 miles (+21,581)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,464 miles
    Test number
    717669639536
    • FailureBrake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  8. Pass196,883 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    196,883 miles
    Test number
    643955113955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal slight leake
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassi coroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryGearbox noisey on road test

  9. Fail196,883 miles (+24,621)9 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,883 miles
    Test number
    888205701784
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal slight leake
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassi coroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryGearbox noisey on road test

  10. Pass172,262 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    172,262 miles
    Test number
    409222063020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCondition of rear crossmember (corroded)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail172,262 miles (+12,532)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,262 miles
    Test number
    421423548315
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCondition of rear crossmember (corroded)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass159,730 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    159,730 miles
    Test number
    296764204417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass154,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    154,477 miles
    Test number
    579765513008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail154,477 miles (+4,376)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,477 miles
    Test number
    659844413060
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass150,101 miles (+5,795)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    150,101 miles
    Test number
    228668122056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass144,306 miles (+9,202)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    144,306 miles
    Test number
    117441121400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,104 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    135,104 miles
    Test number
    891093710064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,894 miles (+7,121)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    129,894 miles
    Test number
    774216729056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass122,773 miles (+11,601)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    122,773 miles
    Test number
    943152728089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    111,172 miles
    Test number
    122570417436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RCF 488

What vehicle is registration RCF 488 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCF 488 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Nov 2000. 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 RCF 488 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RCF 488 is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on RCF 488?
The MOT on RCF 488 is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RCF 488 done?
RCF 488 was recorded at 107,126 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025.
Has RCF 488 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCF 488 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on RCF 488 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RCF 488 find?
RCF 488 passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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