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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T497 MCHMOT history

T497 MCH is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
138,889 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 MCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 MCH was last recorded at 138,889 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,920 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
969 miles
Average per year
2,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,889 miles
  • 2024 – 137,920 miles
  • 2023 – 135,772 miles
  • 2022 – 133,783 miles
  • 2021 – 132,069 miles
  • 2020 – 130,483 miles
  • 2019 – 127,736 miles
  • 2018 – 124,481 miles
  • 2017 – 121,621 miles
  • 2016 – 119,344 miles
  • 2015 – 115,941 miles
  • 2014 – 113,382 miles
  • 2013 – 109,253 miles
  • 2012 – 107,761 miles
  • 2011 – 105,734 miles
  • 2010 – 104,592 miles
  • 2009 – 100,562 miles
  • 2008 – 96,318 miles
  • 2007 – 90,141 miles
  • 2006 – 86,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,889 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,889 miles (+969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,889 miles
    Test number
    842920762918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass137,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    137,920 miles
    Test number
    645053591240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,920 miles (+2,148)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,920 miles
    Test number
    392315503645
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass135,772 miles (+1,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,772 miles
    Test number
    628476885893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass133,783 miles (+1,714)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,783 miles
    Test number
    930639382061
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass132,069 miles (+1,586)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,069 miles
    Test number
    109315607862
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass130,483 miles (+2,747)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,483 miles
    Test number
    643802530964
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp dip switch operation

  8. Pass127,736 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,736 miles
    Test number
    505284521150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,481 miles (+2,860)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,481 miles
    Test number
    496866549496
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass121,621 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    121,621 miles
    Test number
    868539851548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,344 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,344 miles
    Test number
    217212888005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOne bulb in lamp unit not working
    • AdvisoryOne washer jet blocked
    • AdvisoryWiring insulation damaged o/s chassis

  12. Fail119,313 miles (+3,372)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,313 miles
    Test number
    220800340812
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOne bulb in lamp unit not working
    • AdvisoryOne washer jet blocked
    • AdvisoryWiring insulation damaged o/s chassis

  13. Pass115,941 miles (+2,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    115,941 miles
    Test number
    662916068554
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  14. Pass113,382 miles (+4,129)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    113,382 miles
    Test number
    308949954487
    • NotePlay on rear anti-roll bar link joints
    • NoteSlight play on steering damper bush
    • NoteUnderside freshly undersealed

  15. Pass109,253 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    109,253 miles
    Test number
    248319643224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres perishing

  16. Fail109,252 miles (+1,491)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,252 miles
    Test number
    177247543244
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres perishing

  17. Pass107,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,761 miles
    Test number
    836331872263
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Fail107,761 miles (+2,027)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,761 miles
    Test number
    518980072284
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass105,734 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    105,734 miles
    Test number
    985482471239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAll tyres splitting
    • NoteCporrosion front and rear discs

  20. Fail105,734 miles (+1,142)4 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,734 miles
    Test number
    345420471439
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll tyres splitting
    • NoteCporrosion front and rear discs

  21. Pass104,592 miles (+4,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    104,592 miles
    Test number
    954908360044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass100,562 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    100,562 miles
    Test number
    532115469077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,318 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    96,318 miles
    Test number
    900187668096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,141 miles (+3,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    90,141 miles
    Test number
    994775167072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass86,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    86,273 miles
    Test number
    262964576069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T497 MCH

Does T497 MCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T497 MCH is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T497 MCH?
The MOT on T497 MCH is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T497 MCH done?
T497 MCH was recorded at 138,889 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 2,677 miles a year.
Has T497 MCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 MCH has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T497 MCH 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 T497 MCH find?
T497 MCH passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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