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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

1428 ELMOT history

1428 EL is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 41,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

1428 EL black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
41,064 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1428 EL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

1428 EL was last recorded at 41,064 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,350 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
714 miles
Average per year
1,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,064 miles
  • 2025 – 40,350 miles
  • 2024 – 39,689 miles
  • 2023 – 38,631 miles
  • 2022 – 37,785 miles
  • 2021 – 36,629 miles
  • 2020 – 35,054 miles
  • 2019 – 33,589 miles
  • 2018 – 31,666 miles
  • 2017 – 28,079 miles
  • 2016 – 23,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail41,064 miles
  • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail41,064 miles (+714)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,064 miles
    Test number
    370540704132
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass40,350 miles (+661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    40,350 miles
    Test number
    273321855831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass39,689 miles (+1,058)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    39,689 miles
    Test number
    999768590563
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass38,631 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    38,631 miles
    Test number
    291505915719
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail38,631 miles (+846)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,631 miles
    Test number
    607431959118
    • MajorFront Steering arm modification unsafe bent (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass37,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    37,785 miles
    Test number
    999085237840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail37,785 miles (+1,156)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,785 miles
    Test number
    192124187940
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass36,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    36,629 miles
    Test number
    915456530325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,629 miles (+1,575)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,629 miles
    Test number
    386995421487
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. Pass35,054 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,054 miles
    Test number
    371443429414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,589 miles (+1,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,589 miles
    Test number
    206157450666
    • AdvisoryBoth dip patterns poor
  12. Pass31,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,666 miles
    Test number
    401222510414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,666 miles (+3,587)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,666 miles
    Test number
    161780402430
    • MajorRear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))
  14. Pass28,079 miles (+5,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    28,079 miles
    Test number
    779172342257
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S AND O/S (2.7.4)
  15. Pass23,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    23,053 miles
    Test number
    338365437110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1428 EL

What vehicle is registration 1428 EL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1428 EL on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1428 EL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1428 EL is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 1428 EL?
The MOT on 1428 EL is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1428 EL done?
1428 EL was recorded at 41,064 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 1,804 miles a year.
Has 1428 EL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1428 EL has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 1428 EL 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 1428 EL find?
1428 EL failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect: tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres.

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