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Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T486 UCFMOT history

T486 UCF is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 206,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
206,038 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T486 UCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T486 UCF was last recorded at 206,038 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,035 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,038 miles
  • 2025 – 205,762 miles
  • 2024 – 205,762 miles
  • 2023 – 203,655 miles
  • 2022 – 202,425 miles
  • 2021 – 201,275 miles
  • 2020 – 198,573 miles
  • 2019 – 190,981 miles
  • 2018 – 185,961 miles
  • 2017 – 177,495 miles
  • 2016 – 172,200 miles
  • 2015 – 166,826 miles
  • 2014 – 162,893 miles
  • 2013 – 155,117 miles
  • 2012 – 151,090 miles
  • 2011 – 142,545 miles
  • 2010 – 128,448 miles
  • 2009 – 119,675 miles
  • 2008 – 111,149 miles
  • 2007 – 101,575 miles
  • 2006 – 94,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,038 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missingRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle joint dust cover splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front floor pans corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral cross member corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside of vehicle and suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear axle ball joint dust cover split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central cross member corroded not prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass206,038 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    206,038 miles
    Test number
    532207825707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle joint dust cover split
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor pans corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

  2. Fail206,035 miles (+273)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,035 miles
    Test number
    405649390985
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle joint dust cover split
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor pans corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

  3. Pass205,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    205,762 miles
    Test number
    334018974874
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail205,762 miles (+2,107)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,762 miles
    Test number
    708602490246
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUT RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUT RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass203,655 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    203,655 miles
    Test number
    718835427092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear axle ball joint dust cover split
    • AdvisoryCentral cross member corroded not prescribed area

  6. Fail203,652 miles (+1,227)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,652 miles
    Test number
    770401182226
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear axle ball joint dust cover split
    • AdvisoryCentral cross member corroded not prescribed area

  7. Pass202,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    202,425 miles
    Test number
    208150848897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail202,425 miles (+1,150)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,425 miles
    Test number
    251169353832
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass201,275 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    201,275 miles
    Test number
    721086025056
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper suspension cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  10. Fail201,274 miles (+2,701)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,274 miles
    Test number
    362306474241
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass198,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    198,573 miles
    Test number
    264478367634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail198,573 miles (+7,592)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,573 miles
    Test number
    967465748811
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass190,981 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    190,981 miles
    Test number
    170785084477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing

  14. Fail190,973 miles (+5,012)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,973 miles
    Test number
    475110023308
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass185,961 miles (+8,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    185,961 miles
    Test number
    879546404267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass177,495 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    177,495 miles
    Test number
    632617331974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass172,200 miles (+5,374)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    172,200 miles
    Test number
    632308037549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass166,826 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    166,826 miles
    Test number
    575672485058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail166,817 miles (+3,924)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,817 miles
    Test number
    419668575054
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split

  20. Fail162,893 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,893 miles
    Test number
    677470684096
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside wiper blades split
    • NoteNearside washer not working

  21. Pass162,893 miles (+7,776)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    162,893 miles
    Test number
    786230084055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside wiper blades split
    • NoteNearside washer not working

  22. Pass155,117 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    155,117 miles
    Test number
    176167963055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Fail155,109 miles (+4,019)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,109 miles
    Test number
    548746163071
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass151,090 miles (+8,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    151,090 miles
    Test number
    487228082074
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass142,545 miles (+14,097)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    142,545 miles
    Test number
    427972181106
    • NoteDrag link end cover split.

  26. Pass128,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    128,448 miles
    Test number
    140009160197
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail128,448 miles (+8,773)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,448 miles
    Test number
    243099860148
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass119,675 miles (+8,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    119,675 miles
    Test number
    404022089184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  29. Pass111,149 miles (+9,574)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    111,149 miles
    Test number
    951086588103
    • NoteBoth rear shockabsorber top bushes worn
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

  30. Pass101,575 miles (+6,638)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    101,575 miles
    Test number
    931306267148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass94,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    94,937 miles
    Test number
    260935786189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T486 UCF

Does T486 UCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T486 UCF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T486 UCF?
The MOT on T486 UCF is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T486 UCF done?
T486 UCF was recorded at 206,038 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,650 miles a year.
Has T486 UCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T486 UCF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T486 UCF 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 T486 UCF find?
T486 UCF passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear bump stop missing; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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