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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T482 RTVMOT history

T482 RTV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
135,621 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T482 RTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T482 RTV was last recorded at 135,621 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,614 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,621 miles
  • 2024 – 135,513 miles
  • 2023 – 135,009 miles
  • 2022 – 134,934 miles
  • 2021 – 134,900 miles
  • 2020 – 134,816 miles
  • 2019 – 134,714 miles
  • 2018 – 134,337 miles
  • 2017 – 133,166 miles
  • 2016 – 130,349 miles
  • 2015 – 129,127 miles
  • 2014 – 128,560 miles
  • 2013 – 127,652 miles
  • 2012 – 126,222 miles
  • 2011 – 123,805 miles
  • 2010 – 119,430 miles
  • 2009 – 104,025 miles
  • 2008 – 88,858 miles
  • 2007 – 74,563 miles
  • 2006 – 60,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,621 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,621 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,621 miles
    Test number
    221242113462
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,614 miles (+101)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,614 miles
    Test number
    720197063331
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,513 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,513 miles
    Test number
    931631670086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,009 miles (+75)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,009 miles
    Test number
    803715517856
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle generally corroded

  5. Pass134,934 miles (+34)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,934 miles
    Test number
    984456747837
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened All (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass134,900 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,900 miles
    Test number
    763224781248
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail134,900 miles (+84)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,900 miles
    Test number
    288553235043
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass134,816 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,816 miles
    Test number
    972952222565
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  9. Fail134,816 miles (+102)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,816 miles
    Test number
    412565034998
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  10. Pass134,714 miles (+377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,714 miles
    Test number
    529599659674
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

  11. Pass134,337 miles (+1,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    134,337 miles
    Test number
    792967187626
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass133,166 miles (+2,817)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    133,166 miles
    Test number
    219404656128
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged but not unreadable. (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension swivel pin has slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops missing.
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass130,349 miles (+1,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    130,349 miles
    Test number
    322401965367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  14. Pass129,127 miles (+567)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    129,127 miles
    Test number
    315317165123
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres low tread
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion

  15. Pass128,560 miles (+908)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    128,560 miles
    Test number
    465408744183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion

  16. Pass127,652 miles (+1,430)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    127,652 miles
    Test number
    705446453187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight underbody corrosion

  17. Pass126,222 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    126,222 miles
    Test number
    268033952196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySeat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion forming on chassis
    • NoteNearside step badly corroded

  18. Fail126,222 miles (+2,417)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,222 miles
    Test number
    627092952198
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySeat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion forming on chassis
    • NoteNearside step badly corroded

  19. Pass123,805 miles (+4,375)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    123,805 miles
    Test number
    616098951173
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe forming rust
    • NoteFront tyres geting low
    • NoteGenaral corrosion under sides
    • NoteN/s front wheel bearing slight play
    • NoteN/s rear tyre geting low
    • NoteO/s front brake pipe forming rust
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear disc/s poor condition

  20. Pass119,430 miles (+15,405)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    119,430 miles
    Test number
    111221230102
    • NoteN/s front brake pad wearing thin
    • NoteN/s rear tyre geting low
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail104,025 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,025 miles
    Test number
    401418339175
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass104,025 miles (+15,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    104,025 miles
    Test number
    500798739116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass88,858 miles (+14,295)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    88,858 miles
    Test number
    711833338119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  24. Pass74,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,563 miles
    Test number
    812476737195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail74,563 miles (+13,717)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,563 miles
    Test number
    272825937414
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass60,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,846 miles
    Test number
    134268036144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T482 RTV

Does T482 RTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T482 RTV is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T482 RTV?
The MOT on T482 RTV is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T482 RTV done?
T482 RTV was recorded at 135,621 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 3,846 miles a year.
Has T482 RTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T482 RTV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T482 RTV 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 T482 RTV find?
T482 RTV passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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