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Land Rover Series 1

Green · Petrol · 1955 · 3,528 cc

RLJ 493MOT history

RLJ 493 is a green petrol Land Rover Series 1 first used on 5 May 1955. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 76,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2023
Mileage
76,944 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2022
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
RLJ 493
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Series 1
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1955
First used
5 May 1955
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

RLJ 493 was last recorded at 76,944 miles on 17 Jun 2022, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2009: 877 miles, lower than 97,770 miles on 5 Jun 2008.

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
76,563 miles · 5 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,944 miles
  • 2021 – 76,563 miles
  • 2013 – 74,041 miles
  • 2012 – 72,982 miles
  • 2011 – 70,996 miles
  • 2010 – 67,656 miles
  • 2009 – 877 miles
  • 2008 – 97,770 miles
  • 2007 – 94,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,944 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 3 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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,944 miles (+381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,944 miles
    Test number
    617429674624
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Pass76,563 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,563 miles
    Test number
    124208653919
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Fail76,562 miles (+2,521)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,562 miles
    Test number
    686534466349
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Pass74,041 miles (+1,059)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,041 miles
    Test number
    978930353155
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  5. Pass72,982 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,982 miles
    Test number
    885635392166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,996 miles (+3,340)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,996 miles
    Test number
    448074451188
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBump stops missing

  7. Pass67,656 miles (+66,779)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,656 miles
    Test number
    431037060170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass877 miles (-96,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    877 miles
    Test number
    513403669195
    • AdvisoryAdjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass97,770 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    97,770 miles
    Test number
    523227458196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    94,438 miles
    Test number
    832487757175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RLJ 493

What vehicle is registration RLJ 493 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RLJ 493 on a green petrol Land Rover Series 1 first used on 5 May 1955. 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 RLJ 493 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RLJ 493 expired on 4 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RLJ 493?
The MOT on RLJ 493 expired on 4 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RLJ 493 done?
RLJ 493 was recorded at 76,944 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2022.
Has RLJ 493 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RLJ 493 has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on RLJ 493 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RLJ 493 find?
RLJ 493 passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: exhaust corroded.

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