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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T492 SAAMOT history

T492 SAA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
178,966 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T492 SAA
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T492 SAA was last recorded at 178,966 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,877 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,089 miles
Average per year
4,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,966 miles
  • 2025 – 177,877 miles
  • 2024 – 176,721 miles
  • 2023 – 175,145 miles
  • 2022 – 174,086 miles
  • 2020 – 172,526 miles
  • 2018 – 167,251 miles
  • 2017 – 162,435 miles
  • 2015 – 153,981 miles
  • 2014 – 148,352 miles
  • 2013 – 141,168 miles
  • 2012 – 133,770 miles
  • 2011 – 125,372 miles
  • 2010 – 117,514 miles
  • 2008 – 101,893 miles
  • 2007 – 91,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,966 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,966 miles (+1,089)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    178,966 miles
    Test number
    321904613670
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass177,877 miles (+1,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    177,877 miles
    Test number
    735745218163
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass176,721 miles (+1,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    176,721 miles
    Test number
    520712988716
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass175,145 miles (+1,059)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    175,145 miles
    Test number
    128645768494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass174,086 miles (+1,560)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    174,086 miles
    Test number
    866904652398
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass172,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    172,526 miles
    Test number
    614785870480
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail172,526 miles (+1,457)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,526 miles
    Test number
    846446521404
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass171,069 miles (+3,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    171,069 miles
    Test number
    643889529848
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Differential box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass167,251 miles (+4,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    167,251 miles
    Test number
    517778541432
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  10. Pass162,435 miles (+2,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    162,435 miles
    Test number
    600136618085
    • AdvisoryFront slight oil leaks from nearside and offside swivels
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

  11. Pass159,863 miles (+5,882)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    159,863 miles
    Test number
    360177690858
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front trailing arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil spring prescribed area's slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front out rigger slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint in slightly poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySteering box drop arm ball joint gaiter slightly perished
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryVarious oil weaps

  12. Pass153,981 miles (+5,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    153,981 miles
    Test number
    236017656103
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on centre of tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust joints corroding
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryVarious oil weeps

  13. Pass148,622 miles (+270)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    148,622 miles
    Test number
    698082205015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth steering drag link ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust joint slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSteering damper bushes slightly deteriorated

  14. Fail148,352 miles (+7,184)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,352 miles
    Test number
    225406554388
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth steering drag link ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust joint slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSteering damper bushes slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass141,168 miles (+7,398)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    141,168 miles
    Test number
    487412863494
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll front steering ball joint gaiters slightly perished
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust joint corroded and in slightly poor condition

  16. Pass133,770 miles (+8,398)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    133,770 miles
    Test number
    748301842360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,372 miles (+7,858)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    125,372 miles
    Test number
    439538641304
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs in slightly poor condition
    • NoteStreeing box arm oil seal slightly deteriorated
    • NoteVarious oil leaks

  18. Pass117,514 miles (+5,333)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    117,514 miles
    Test number
    863777340340
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust joints deteriorating
    • NoteSteering damper bushes deteriorated
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen
    • NoteVarious oil weeps

  19. Pass112,181 miles (+10,288)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    112,181 miles
    Test number
    744086600081
    • NoteArea around fuel regulator seems very wet?
    • NoteBoth front tires are running very close to radius arms on full lock
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteNearside front tire outer sidewall cut but not to cords
    • NoteOffside front outer seat belt webbing is marked
    • NoteOffside front seat belt buckle cover is loose on stalk
    • NoteStone chips in front windscreen

  20. Pass101,893 miles (+3,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    101,893 miles
    Test number
    142271128257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass98,446 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    98,446 miles
    Test number
    143593858019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,442 miles (+7,134)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,442 miles
    Test number
    424109348050
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  23. Pass91,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    91,308 miles
    Test number
    574024157041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T492 SAA

Does T492 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T492 SAA is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T492 SAA?
The MOT on T492 SAA is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T492 SAA done?
T492 SAA was recorded at 178,966 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,636 miles a year.
Has T492 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T492 SAA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T492 SAA 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 T492 SAA find?
T492 SAA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear; coolant leak; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside, and 4 more.

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