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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

1988 TPMOT history

1988 TP is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 52,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

1988 TP 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 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
52,243 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1988 TP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1988 TP was last recorded at 52,243 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,414 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
829 miles
Average per year
3,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,243 miles
  • 2025 – 51,414 miles
  • 2024 – 50,608 miles
  • 2023 – 49,527 miles
  • 2022 – 48,363 miles
  • 2021 – 46,775 miles
  • 2020 – 44,733 miles
  • 2019 – 42,025 miles
  • 2018 – 40,015 miles
  • 2017 – 35,297 miles
  • 2016 – 28,129 miles
  • 2015 – 18,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,243 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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,243 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    52,243 miles
    Test number
    849006519075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,414 miles (+806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    743118892441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rigid pipes connecting to rear Flexi's above rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass50,608 miles (+1,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,608 miles
    Test number
    135000318874
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass49,527 miles (+1,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,527 miles
    Test number
    376580000810
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe connecting to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass48,363 miles (+1,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    48,363 miles
    Test number
    118432449437
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres outer sidewalls lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass46,775 miles (+2,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,775 miles
    Test number
    212158361430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass44,733 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,733 miles
    Test number
    866075251123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,025 miles (+2,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,025 miles
    Test number
    113113271912
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass40,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,015 miles
    Test number
    582602459506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,014 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,014 miles
    Test number
    609214317382
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working solid light output, no flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass40,014 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,014 miles
    Test number
    896010871538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,297 miles (+7,168)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,297 miles
    Test number
    328493005837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,129 miles (+9,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,129 miles
    Test number
    736027409781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass18,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,626 miles
    Test number
    604552705789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Questions about 1988 TP

What vehicle is registration 1988 TP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1988 TP on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Nov 2012. 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 1988 TP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1988 TP is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1988 TP?
The MOT on 1988 TP is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1988 TP done?
1988 TP was recorded at 52,243 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 3,101 miles a year.
Has 1988 TP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1988 TP has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on 1988 TP 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 1988 TP find?
1988 TP passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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