
Land Rover Defender
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Pass220,513 miles (+5,820)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 220,513 miles
- Test number
- 226085909085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,693 miles (+8,174)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 214,693 miles
- Test number
- 658284136922
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass200,698 miles (+11,126)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2016
- Odometer
- 200,698 miles
- Test number
- 765738135177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,572 miles (+4)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 189,572 miles
- Test number
- 275145634494
- NoteWipers slow to operate
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Pass99,463 miles (+16,740)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2009
- Odometer
- 99,463 miles
- Test number
- 343240328159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,723 miles (+17,077)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2008
- Odometer
- 82,723 miles
- Test number
- 430013317127
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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