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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T491 GOHMOT history

T491 GOH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,466 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T491 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 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T491 GOH was last recorded at 111,466 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,160 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,306 miles
Average per year
3,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,466 miles
  • 2025 – 110,160 miles
  • 2024 – 109,018 miles
  • 2023 – 108,932 miles
  • 2022 – 108,500 miles
  • 2021 – 108,035 miles
  • 2020 – 107,341 miles
  • 2019 – 106,357 miles
  • 2018 – 105,855 miles
  • 2017 – 105,123 miles
  • 2016 – 104,621 miles
  • 2015 – 104,105 miles
  • 2014 – 98,103 miles
  • 2013 – 88,638 miles
  • 2012 – 78,217 miles
  • 2011 – 69,459 miles
  • 2010 – 65,427 miles
  • 2009 – 63,633 miles
  • 2008 – 60,524 miles
  • 2007 – 53,886 miles
  • 2006 – 45,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,466 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long PERFORMANCE JUST MOT LEGAL ADVISE TO RECTIFY ASAP

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,466 miles (+1,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,466 miles
    Test number
    711606550937
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long PERFORMANCE JUST MOT LEGAL ADVISE TO RECTIFY ASAP

  2. Pass110,160 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,160 miles
    Test number
    651033019242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,018 miles (+86)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,018 miles
    Test number
    231018138647
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivels leaking
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings noisey advise replace
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
    • AdvisoryLeaks noted front front & rear diffs
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake disc rusty
    • AdvisoryVarious steering suspension & brake components showing corrosion

  4. Pass108,932 miles (+432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,932 miles
    Test number
    384305761670
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,500 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,500 miles
    Test number
    429413126835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,035 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,035 miles
    Test number
    467983088070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,341 miles
    Test number
    801672160551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mudguard insecure Mounting Rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail107,341 miles (+24)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,341 miles
    Test number
    105229216859
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb Blown (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mudguard insecure Mounting Rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail107,317 miles (+960)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,317 miles
    Test number
    576896701775
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle "A" frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mud flap mounting very rusty.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly just passed brake test.
    • AdvisorySlight play in front trunnon pins bearings and leaking axle oil.

  10. Pass106,357 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,357 miles
    Test number
    455648748964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,855 miles (+732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,855 miles
    Test number
    564637692660
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass105,123 miles (+502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,123 miles
    Test number
    287908584841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged

  13. Pass104,621 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    104,621 miles
    Test number
    973594079175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,105 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,105 miles
    Test number
    669652645188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,070 miles (+5,967)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,070 miles
    Test number
    485120445131
    • 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 Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  16. Pass98,103 miles (+9,465)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,103 miles
    Test number
    239960034491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  17. Pass88,638 miles (+10,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,638 miles
    Test number
    967211733146
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass78,217 miles (+8,758)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,217 miles
    Test number
    917609612108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,459 miles (+4,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,459 miles
    Test number
    888751841141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail65,427 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    613557440131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  21. Pass65,427 miles (+1,794)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    883287440150
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  22. Pass63,633 miles (+3,109)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,633 miles
    Test number
    430747849196
    • NoteFront No Plate cracked can read plate at this time
    • NoteO/S/F door lower hinge badly worn

  23. Pass60,524 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    60,524 miles
    Test number
    993189438286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,313 miles (+6,427)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,313 miles
    Test number
    250069218205
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

  25. Pass53,886 miles (+8,032)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,886 miles
    Test number
    362288037126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,854 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,854 miles
    Test number
    160536936100
    • NoteFront centre seat belt lap strap webbing has a cut and some fraying.

Questions about T491 GOH

Does T491 GOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T491 GOH is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T491 GOH?
The MOT on T491 GOH is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T491 GOH done?
T491 GOH was recorded at 111,466 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,216 miles a year.
Has T491 GOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T491 GOH has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T491 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 T491 GOH find?
T491 GOH passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; handbrake travel long performance just mot legal advise to rectify asap.

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