
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L288 MSSMOT history
L288 MSS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 106,194 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 106,194 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 19 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 1,650 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L288 MSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 13 Apr 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
L288 MSS was last recorded at 106,194 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 105,395 miles · 4 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 799 miles
- Average per year
- 1,650 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 106,194 miles
- 2024 – 105,395 miles
- 2023 – 104,560 miles
- 2022 – 103,542 miles
- 2021 – 102,519 miles
- 2020 – 101,274 miles
- 2019 – 100,765 miles
- 2018 – 100,251 miles
- 2017 – 99,175 miles
- 2016 – 97,614 miles
- 2015 – 95,896 miles
- 2014 – 93,327 miles
- 2013 – 90,591 miles
- 2012 – 88,739 miles
- 2011 – 86,189 miles
- 2010 – 83,484 miles
- 2009 – 81,077 miles
- 2008 – 79,056 miles
- 2007 – 77,355 miles
- 2006 – 76,466 miles
- 2005 – 72,742 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole under bottom door hinge (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near towbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory12 MOTs, 2019–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission
Advisory10 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024
Body corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Body holed at offside centre body mount
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Small hole at bolt on panel next to nearside seatbelt mount
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
32 tests since 20 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail106,194 miles (+799)5 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,194 miles
- Test number
- 205541520963
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole under bottom door hinge (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near towbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass105,395 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 105,395 miles
- Test number
- 798284353494
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective incomplete (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryAll underside components corroded or heavily corroded
- AdvisoryBody holed below nearside door lower hinge
- AdvisorySmall hole at bolt on panel next to nearside belt mount
Fail105,395 miles (+835)11 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,395 miles
- Test number
- 293208236148
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed at footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring seat holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front centre mount holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed at footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective incomplete (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryAll underside components corroded or heavily corroded
- AdvisoryBody holed below nearside door lower hinge
- AdvisorySmall hole at bolt on panel next to nearside belt mount
Pass104,560 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 104,560 miles
- Test number
- 769888090144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corroded
- AdvisoryBody holed at offside centre body mount
- AdvisorySmall hole at bolt on panel next to nearside seatbelt mount
Fail104,555 miles (+1,013)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,555 miles
- Test number
- 833443079102
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.89 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Body mounting fixings insecure centre mount heavily corroded/incomplete (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corroded
- AdvisoryBody holed at offside centre body mount
- AdvisorySmall hole at bolt on panel next to nearside seatbelt mount
Pass103,542 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 103,542 miles
- Test number
- 478598080869
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corroded
- AdvisoryBody holed at offside centre body mount
- AdvisoryChassis heavily corroded
- AdvisorySmall hole at bolt on panel next to nearside seatbelt mount
Fail103,542 miles (+1,023)5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,542 miles
- Test number
- 509629125139
- MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted heavily corroded, holed with sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted heavily corroded, holed with sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed at steering mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corroded
- AdvisoryBody holed at offside centre body mount
- AdvisoryChassis heavily corroded
- AdvisoryFront bumper heavily corroded
- AdvisorySmall hole at bolt on panel next to nearside seatbelt mount
Pass102,519 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 102,519 miles
- Test number
- 344897874484
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis and body corroded
- AdvisorySmall hole at bolt on panel at nearside front seatbelt mount
Fail102,518 miles (+1,244)7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,518 miles
- Test number
- 961595270710
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front centre mount incomplete (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed at rear centre mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front centre mount incomplete (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle holed at nearside shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corroded
- AdvisorySmall hole at bolt on panel at nearside front seat belt mount
Pass101,274 miles (+11)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 101,274 miles
- Test number
- 250208772492
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearboxs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail101,263 miles (+498)2 dangerous3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,263 miles
- Test number
- 795626014103
- DangerousNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger that fuel tank bolts on to (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back boxs (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearboxs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass100,765 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 100,765 miles
- Test number
- 574705596624
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySmall hole at bolt on panel below nearside front seatbelt mount, strength of panel not significantly reduced
Fail100,765 miles (+514)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,765 miles
- Test number
- 860206390747
- MajorFuel tank leaking signs of leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached rear axle broken at shock mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis hole at arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySmall hole at bolt on panel below nearside front seatbelt mount, strength of panel not significantly reduced
Pass100,251 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 100,251 miles
- Test number
- 281863858397
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay at both rear lower shock bushes
- AdvisorySigns of leak at fuel tank
Fail100,251 miles (+1,076)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,251 miles
- Test number
- 277530071361
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill in door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay at both rear lower shock bushes
- AdvisorySigns of leak at fuel tank
Pass99,175 miles (+1,561)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 99,175 miles
- Test number
- 113121902187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,614 miles (+1,718)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 97,614 miles
- Test number
- 374456728167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,896 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 95,896 miles
- Test number
- 987663899964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,887 miles (+2,560)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,887 miles
- Test number
- 862075863443
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt could be loose (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside body holed (marked) (5.2.6)
Pass93,327 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 93,327 miles
- Test number
- 826867634266
- NoteOil leak
Fail93,327 miles (+2,736)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,327 miles
- Test number
- 106897034268
- FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass90,591 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 90,591 miles
- Test number
- 666232053258
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail90,591 miles (+1,852)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,591 miles
- Test number
- 728548843216
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass88,739 miles (+2,550)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 88,739 miles
- Test number
- 427424652202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,189 miles (+2,705)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 86,189 miles
- Test number
- 799798541243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,484 miles (+2,407)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 83,484 miles
- Test number
- 501761250265
- NoteOffside and nearside swivel housing seals leaking slightly
Pass81,077 miles (+2,021)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 81,077 miles
- Test number
- 721713559233
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass79,056 miles (+1,701)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 79,056 miles
- Test number
- 273202958217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,355 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,355 miles
- Test number
- 393931557409
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass77,355 miles (+889)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 77,355 miles
- Test number
- 550271057215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,466 miles (+3,724)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 76,466 miles
- Test number
- 952297156268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,742 miles1 dangerous7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,742 miles
- Test number
- 272171575434
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- NoteTiming belt due at 60000 miles, no history †milage 72742 so not done
Questions about L288 MSS
- Does L288 MSS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L288 MSS expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L288 MSS?
- The MOT on L288 MSS expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L288 MSS done?
- L288 MSS was recorded at 106,194 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 1,650 miles a year.
- Has L288 MSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L288 MSS has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L288 MSS 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 L288 MSS find?
- L288 MSS failed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 5 major defects and 12 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole under bottom door hinge; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting holed; offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 14 more.
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