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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T490 MDWMOT history

T490 MDW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
111,452 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T490 MDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T490 MDW was last recorded at 111,452 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 4,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,783 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,669 miles
Average per year
4,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,452 miles
  • 2025 – 106,783 miles
  • 2024 – 102,883 miles
  • 2023 – 99,164 miles
  • 2022 – 95,624 miles
  • 2021 – 91,710 miles
  • 2020 – 89,053 miles
  • 2019 – 83,370 miles
  • 2018 – 77,821 miles
  • 2017 – 71,405 miles
  • 2016 – 64,164 miles
  • 2015 – 58,009 miles
  • 2014 – 50,644 miles
  • 2013 – 48,557 miles
  • 2012 – 46,223 miles
  • 2010 – 40,430 miles
  • 2009 – 36,459 miles
  • 2008 – 33,581 miles
  • 2007 – 30,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,452 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All tyres cracked/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight play in front wheels possible track rod ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,452 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    111,452 miles
    Test number
    717060393633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,783 miles (+84)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,783 miles
    Test number
    662665064414
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff input seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play swivel joints leaking but not excessive (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers bushes worn but not excessive (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished on walls but not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail106,699 miles (+3,816)4 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,699 miles
    Test number
    524236767552
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward ball joint as marked in yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both swivel joints on steering leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres heavily cracking and perishing, unable to see cords, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass102,883 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,883 miles
    Test number
    730646055031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout underside of vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheels possible track rod ends

  5. Fail102,856 miles (+3,692)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,856 miles
    Test number
    110426896964
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout underside of vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheels possible track rod ends

  6. Pass99,164 miles (+3,540)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,164 miles
    Test number
    998686039154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie-pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass95,624 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,624 miles
    Test number
    526625909006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail95,614 miles (+3,904)2 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,614 miles
    Test number
    955876494313
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass91,710 miles (+2,657)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,710 miles
    Test number
    704301751651
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,053 miles
    Test number
    377655146217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,053 miles (+5,683)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,053 miles
    Test number
    776553255382
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass83,370 miles (+5,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,370 miles
    Test number
    506168614748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass77,821 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,821 miles
    Test number
    181096457520
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail77,716 miles (+6,311)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,716 miles
    Test number
    312484320427
    • 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear out of the two (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear out of the two (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to chassis

  15. Pass71,405 miles (+96)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,405 miles
    Test number
    481772916043
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox pipe cracked (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs weeping slightly, no pitting
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play in both wheel bearings

  16. Fail71,309 miles (+7,145)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,309 miles
    Test number
    580778116201
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox pipe cracked (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs weeping slightly, no pitting
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryF/o/s pan hard arm bush has slight play
    • AdvisorySlight play in both wheel bearings

  17. Pass64,164 miles (+6,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,164 miles
    Test number
    389694533697
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass58,009 miles (+7,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,009 miles
    Test number
    677615075064
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass50,644 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,644 miles
    Test number
    467067974077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,557 miles (+2,334)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,557 miles
    Test number
    128072713119
    • NoteSlight leak on both front drive shaft seals and gearbox seal

  21. Pass46,223 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,223 miles
    Test number
    369079382092
    • NoteOil leak,front pads getting low, steering arm gaitor split

  22. Fail46,223 miles (+5,793)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,223 miles
    Test number
    398109982072
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak,front pads getting low, steering arm gaitor split

  23. Pass40,430 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,430 miles
    Test number
    933661680109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,459 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,459 miles
    Test number
    163978199485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail36,459 miles (+2,878)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,459 miles
    Test number
    741518699035
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass33,581 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,581 miles
    Test number
    132853298470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,196 miles
    Test number
    200684177054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T490 MDW

Does T490 MDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T490 MDW is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T490 MDW?
The MOT on T490 MDW is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T490 MDW done?
T490 MDW was recorded at 111,452 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 4,221 miles a year.
Has T490 MDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T490 MDW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T490 MDW 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 MDW find?
T490 MDW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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