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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

K28 GWHMOT history

K28 GWH is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 145,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

K28 GWH white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
145,189 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K28 GWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K28 GWH was last recorded at 145,189 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,538 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
651 miles
Average per year
5,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,189 miles
  • 2025 – 144,538 miles
  • 2023 – 143,581 miles
  • 2022 – 142,781 miles
  • 2019 – 138,165 miles
  • 2018 – 138,051 miles
  • 2017 – 128,541 miles
  • 2016 – 116,985 miles
  • 2015 – 101,197 miles
  • 2014 – 93,006 miles
  • 2013 – 83,705 miles
  • 2012 – 79,938 miles
  • 2011 – 77,514 miles
  • 2010 – 71,707 miles
  • 2009 – 64,082 miles
  • 2008 – 56,367 miles
  • 2007 – 47,085 miles
  • 2006 – 36,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,189 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,189 miles (+651)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    145,189 miles
    Test number
    458128055792
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass144,538 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,538 miles
    Test number
    560083923378
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail144,525 miles (+944)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,525 miles
    Test number
    267122323448
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass143,581 miles (+800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,581 miles
    Test number
    481366610162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering stabiliser bush sight play
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap missing

  5. Pass142,781 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    142,781 miles
    Test number
    535427204329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail142,779 miles (+4,614)8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,779 miles
    Test number
    231015170088
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure at steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside brake reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray/box corroded outside edge.and battery not clamped (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,165 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    138,165 miles
    Test number
    174381758318
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light not working

  8. Fail138,051 miles (+9,510)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,051 miles
    Test number
    322836551908
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by steering damper mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spot lamp u/s
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,541 miles (+11,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    128,541 miles
    Test number
    691936920933
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass116,985 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    116,985 miles
    Test number
    505810471663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,984 miles (+7,564)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,984 miles
    Test number
    651743687313
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of axle (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass109,420 miles (+8,223)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,420 miles
    Test number
    571530592656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,197 miles (+8,191)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    101,197 miles
    Test number
    196968945478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,006 miles (+9,301)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,006 miles
    Test number
    228305534015
    • NoteBrake pipe to rear flexy surface corroded
    • NoteBrake pipes to front flexys surface corroded

  15. Pass83,705 miles (+120)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,705 miles
    Test number
    678570353093
    • NoteSlight corrosion steel brake pipes to front flexys

  16. Fail83,585 miles (+3,647)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,585 miles
    Test number
    666296833069
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Pass79,938 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,938 miles
    Test number
    986040142077
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderbody corroded front to rear

  18. Fail79,938 miles (+2,424)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,938 miles
    Test number
    106359332408
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderbody corroded front to rear

  19. Pass77,514 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,514 miles
    Test number
    109961841065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,707 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,707 miles
    Test number
    941356530086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight under body surface corrosion

  21. Fail71,706 miles (+7,624)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,706 miles
    Test number
    942735430065
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight under body surface corrosion

  22. Pass64,082 miles (+7,715)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    64,082 miles
    Test number
    413106339019
    • NoteSlight play steering ball joint

  23. Pass56,367 miles (+9,282)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,367 miles
    Test number
    272558338074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,085 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,085 miles
    Test number
    922077237041
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteAdvise lift in steering box drop arm

  25. Fail47,084 miles (+10,858)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,084 miles
    Test number
    534457737087
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  26. Fail36,226 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,226 miles
    Test number
    674700136024
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass36,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,226 miles
    Test number
    884330036038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K28 GWH

Does K28 GWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K28 GWH is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K28 GWH?
The MOT on K28 GWH is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K28 GWH done?
K28 GWH was recorded at 145,189 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,262 miles a year.
Has K28 GWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K28 GWH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on K28 GWH 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 K28 GWH find?
K28 GWH passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, and 2 more.

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