Land Rover Defender
Blue and White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc
T488 LBCMOT history
T488 LBC is a blue and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 96,813 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 96,813 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,853 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T488 LBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T488 LBC was last recorded at 96,813 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,813 miles · 22 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,853 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,813 miles
- 2025 – 96,654 miles
- 2024 – 96,387 miles
- 2023 – 95,739 miles
- 2022 – 95,023 miles
- 2021 – 94,243 miles
- 2019 – 92,535 miles
- 2018 – 91,502 miles
- 2017 – 90,596 miles
- 2016 – 90,033 miles
- 2015 – 89,511 miles
- 2014 – 88,850 miles
- 2013 – 87,843 miles
- 2012 – 86,713 miles
- 2011 – 85,371 miles
- 2010 – 84,154 miles
- 2009 – 82,392 miles
- 2008 – 80,425 miles
- 2007 – 70,240 miles
- 2006 – 59,732 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,813 miles
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all axle mount bushes perished and cracked but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront both front hub seals leaking but not excessivelyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront bumper corroded and holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
28 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,813 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 96,813 miles
- Test number
- 572469830112
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all axle mount bushes perished and cracked but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both front hub seals leaking but not excessively
- AdvisoryFront bumper corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail96,813 miles (+159)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,813 miles
- Test number
- 907305422530
- MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak steering damper (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle mount point corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all axle mount bushes perished and cracked but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both front hub seals leaking but not excessively
- AdvisoryFront bumper corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,654 miles (+267)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 96,654 miles
- Test number
- 924643329628
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil steering damper (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront front bumper corroded and holed
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking but not excessively
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,387 miles (+648)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 96,387 miles
- Test number
- 247223618278
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass95,739 miles (+716)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 95,739 miles
- Test number
- 554685000915
- AdvisoryFront bumper badly corroded and in poor condition
Pass95,023 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 95,023 miles
- Test number
- 924897886249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,017 miles (+774)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,017 miles
- Test number
- 364946224688
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Pass94,243 miles (+1,708)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 94,243 miles
- Test number
- 746320932099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,535 miles (+1,033)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 92,535 miles
- Test number
- 194723876427
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering swivel seal leaking slighty
Pass91,502 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 91,502 miles
- Test number
- 334940010611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,490 miles (+894)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,490 miles
- Test number
- 854690511654
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Pass90,596 miles (+563)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 90,596 miles
- Test number
- 874567323461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,033 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 90,033 miles
- Test number
- 730321971225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,023 miles (+512)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,023 miles
- Test number
- 616207273033
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Pass89,511 miles (+661)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 89,511 miles
- Test number
- 297445305494
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass88,850 miles (+1,007)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 88,850 miles
- Test number
- 209801214454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,843 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 87,843 miles
- Test number
- 578426703145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,838 miles (+1,125)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,838 miles
- Test number
- 255885803435
- FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass86,713 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 86,713 miles
- Test number
- 659089302196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail86,700 miles (+1,329)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,700 miles
- Test number
- 805374502114
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass85,371 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 85,371 miles
- Test number
- 956682601102
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail85,371 miles (+1,217)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,371 miles
- Test number
- 888742101148
- FailureNearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass84,154 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 84,154 miles
- Test number
- 554801110195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNumber plate light temporary repair done, lamp requires replacement
Fail84,154 miles (+1,762)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,154 miles
- Test number
- 574011010159
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNumber plate light temporary repair done, lamp requires replacement
Pass82,392 miles (+1,967)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 82,392 miles
- Test number
- 453366809161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,425 miles (+10,185)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 80,425 miles
- Test number
- 434322308106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,240 miles (+10,508)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 70,240 miles
- Test number
- 701085187052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,732 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 59,732 miles
- Test number
- 654909806157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T488 LBC
- Does T488 LBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T488 LBC is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T488 LBC?
- The MOT on T488 LBC is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T488 LBC done?
- T488 LBC was recorded at 96,813 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 1,853 miles a year.
- Has T488 LBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T488 LBC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T488 LBC 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 T488 LBC find?
- T488 LBC passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all axle mount bushes perished and cracked but not resulting in excessive movement; front both front hub seals leaking but not excessively; front bumper corroded and holed, and 3 more.
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