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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T481 GOHMOT history

T481 GOH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 257,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
257,924 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 GOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 GOH was last recorded at 257,924 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,924 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 257,924 miles
  • 2024 – 253,571 miles
  • 2023 – 250,381 miles
  • 2022 – 246,454 miles
  • 2021 – 241,734 miles
  • 2020 – 238,237 miles
  • 2019 – 231,142 miles
  • 2018 – 220,513 miles
  • 2017 – 214,693 miles
  • 2016 – 206,519 miles
  • 2015 – 200,698 miles
  • 2014 – 189,572 miles
  • 2013 – 174,329 miles
  • 2012 – 160,034 miles
  • 2011 – 144,073 miles
  • 2010 – 129,216 miles
  • 2009 – 113,798 miles
  • 2008 – 99,463 miles
  • 2007 – 82,723 miles
  • 2006 – 65,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,924 miles
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryReverse light inopRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded/covered in dirtRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn jonit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front back poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,924 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    257,924 miles
    Test number
    257977151761
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded/covered in dirt
  2. Fail257,924 miles (+4,353)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,924 miles
    Test number
    707423543900
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235.85.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded/covered in dirt
  3. Pass253,571 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    253,571 miles
    Test number
    260345870603
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn jonit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front back poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder side rusted
  4. Fail253,571 miles (+3,190)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,571 miles
    Test number
    193688875722
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded running (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn jonit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front back poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO s r tyre 15 years old
    • AdvisoryUnder side rusted
  5. Pass250,381 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    250,381 miles
    Test number
    458117009108
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth B pillars corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth O/S body mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight leak
  6. Fail250,380 miles (+3,926)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,380 miles
    Test number
    823524989796
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorPassenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside both body mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth B pillars corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight leak
  7. Pass246,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    246,454 miles
    Test number
    116334171799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front most of the steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail246,454 miles (+4,720)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,454 miles
    Test number
    410754088076
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front most of the steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass241,734 miles (+3,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    241,734 miles
    Test number
    819414955262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass238,237 miles (+7,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    238,237 miles
    Test number
    489988495495
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded but not seriously weakened
  11. Pass231,142 miles (+10,629)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    231,142 miles
    Test number
    331549346084
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  12. Pass220,513 miles (+5,820)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    220,513 miles
    Test number
    226085909085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass214,693 miles (+8,174)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    214,693 miles
    Test number
    658284136922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass206,519 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    206,519 miles
    Test number
    214752015708
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Fail206,473 miles (+5,775)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,473 miles
    Test number
    355063922722
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass200,698 miles (+11,126)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    200,698 miles
    Test number
    765738135177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass189,572 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    189,572 miles
    Test number
    275145634494
    • NoteWipers slow to operate
  18. Fail189,568 miles (+15,239)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,568 miles
    Test number
    246763534408
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWipers slow to operate
  19. Pass174,329 miles (+14,295)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    174,329 miles
    Test number
    319641323163
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth tractor seals are leaking
  20. Pass160,034 miles (+15,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    160,034 miles
    Test number
    947664622103
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail144,073 miles5 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,073 miles
    Test number
    449877121117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteUnable to view rear inner brake pads to measure
  22. Pass144,073 miles (+14,857)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    144,073 miles
    Test number
    865497221141
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteUnable to view rear inner brake pads to measure
  23. Pass129,216 miles (+15,418)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    129,216 miles
    Test number
    122160720128
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth tractor seals leaking
  24. Pass113,798 miles (+14,335)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    113,798 miles
    Test number
    770277519135
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing has slight rumble
  25. Pass99,463 miles (+16,740)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    99,463 miles
    Test number
    343240328159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,723 miles (+17,077)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,723 miles
    Test number
    430013317127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    65,646 miles
    Test number
    824074626115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T481 GOH

Does T481 GOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T481 GOH is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T481 GOH?
The MOT on T481 GOH is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T481 GOH done?
T481 GOH was recorded at 257,924 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 9,818 miles a year.
Has T481 GOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 GOH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T481 GOH 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 T481 GOH find?
T481 GOH passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: steering box leaking oil; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front coil spring corroded both, and 7 more.

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