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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T490 GOHMOT history

T490 GOH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
69,385 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T490 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 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T490 GOH was last recorded at 69,385 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 2,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,114 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,271 miles
Average per year
2,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,385 miles
  • 2025 – 67,114 miles
  • 2024 – 65,059 miles
  • 2023 – 64,389 miles
  • 2022 – 63,444 miles
  • 2021 – 62,704 miles
  • 2020 – 62,216 miles
  • 2019 – 61,242 miles
  • 2018 – 60,442 miles
  • 2017 – 58,891 miles
  • 2016 – 57,310 miles
  • 2015 – 55,151 miles
  • 2014 – 46,986 miles
  • 2013 – 42,272 miles
  • 2012 – 40,938 miles
  • 2011 – 38,819 miles
  • 2009 – 37,153 miles
  • 2008 – 32,923 miles
  • 2007 – 27,430 miles
  • 2006 – 22,177 miles
  • 2005 – 18,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,385 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In Axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,385 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    69,385 miles
    Test number
    504955491413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,114 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    67,114 miles
    Test number
    140673930056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,059 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,059 miles
    Test number
    837927443458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,389 miles (+945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,389 miles
    Test number
    720689307183
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,444 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,444 miles
    Test number
    711485977911
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail63,399 miles (+695)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,399 miles
    Test number
    909679287812
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rearmost Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Pass62,704 miles (+488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,704 miles
    Test number
    294906051460
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass62,216 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,216 miles
    Test number
    586055120361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,242 miles (+800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,242 miles
    Test number
    428000624435
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,442 miles (+1,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,442 miles
    Test number
    192265169043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass58,891 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,891 miles
    Test number
    279253689694
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail58,871 miles (+1,561)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,871 miles
    Test number
    242922376302
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  13. Pass57,310 miles (+2,159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,310 miles
    Test number
    851764293988
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  14. Pass55,151 miles (+8,165)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,151 miles
    Test number
    558334075118
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteAccelerator pedal damaged
    • NoteBall joint on top of rear axle has slight play
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing

  15. Pass46,986 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,986 miles
    Test number
    878447284091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteClutch rubber missing

  16. Fail46,986 miles (+4,714)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,986 miles
    Test number
    416307684089
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteClutch rubber missing

  17. Pass42,272 miles (+1,334)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,272 miles
    Test number
    925836933039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteVehicle starting to get rusty underneath

  18. Pass40,938 miles (+2,119)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,938 miles
    Test number
    355710142059
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBall joint on top of rear axle has slight play
    • NoteClutch pedel rubber missing
    • NoteO/s front hub slightly leaking
    • NoteVehicle starting to get thin and rusty underneith

  19. Pass38,819 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,819 miles
    Test number
    197158721081
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteClutch pedel rubber missing
    • NoteO/s front hub swivel joint slightly leaking oil
    • NoteO/s rear door does not open from inside or outside

  20. Fail38,819 miles (+1,666)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,819 miles
    Test number
    778598221012
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteClutch pedel rubber missing
    • NoteO/s front hub swivel joint slightly leaking oil
    • NoteO/s rear door does not open from inside or outside

  21. Pass37,153 miles (+4,230)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,153 miles
    Test number
    620402989224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear seats in boot have being removed

  22. Pass32,923 miles (+5,493)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,923 miles
    Test number
    311703488492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,430 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,430 miles
    Test number
    780431087219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail27,393 miles (+5,216)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,393 miles
    Test number
    711048577271
    • FailureBrake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass22,177 miles (+3,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,177 miles
    Test number
    442834186231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass18,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    18,341 miles
    Test number
    841315485267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T490 GOH

Does T490 GOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T490 GOH is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T490 GOH?
The MOT on T490 GOH is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T490 GOH done?
T490 GOH was recorded at 69,385 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,485 miles a year.
Has T490 GOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T490 GOH has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T490 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 T490 GOH find?
T490 GOH passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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