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Land Rover Defender

Yellow · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L28 BYBMOT history

L28 BYB is a yellow diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

L28 BYB yellow 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
132,370 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 BYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 BYB was last recorded at 132,370 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 5,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,808 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,562 miles
Average per year
6,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,370 miles
  • 2024 – 126,808 miles
  • 2023 – 117,104 miles
  • 2022 – 110,463 miles
  • 2021 – 104,113 miles
  • 2020 – 97,104 miles
  • 2019 – 80,564 miles
  • 2018 – 73,679 miles
  • 2017 – 73,046 miles
  • 2016 – 71,559 miles
  • 2015 – 68,499 miles
  • 2014 – 61,691 miles
  • 2013 – 58,440 miles
  • 2012 – 55,030 miles
  • 2011 – 46,631 miles
  • 2010 – 39,369 miles
  • 2009 – 28,799 miles
  • 2008 – 15,171 miles
  • 2007 – 12,987 miles
  • 2006 – 11,018 miles
  • 2005 – 9,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,370 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,370 miles (+5,562)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    132,370 miles
    Test number
    817749188407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,808 miles (+9,704)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,808 miles
    Test number
    183102354492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,104 miles (+6,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,104 miles
    Test number
    316225563225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass110,463 miles (+6,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,463 miles
    Test number
    178756463656
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,113 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,113 miles
    Test number
    439720962736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,072 miles (+6,968)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,072 miles
    Test number
    430870148348
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass97,104 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,104 miles
    Test number
    389279943741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,099 miles (+16,535)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,099 miles
    Test number
    600475663210
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTowbar component excessively damaged (6.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass80,564 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,564 miles
    Test number
    311009677862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,679 miles
    Test number
    267967247444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,679 miles (+633)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,679 miles
    Test number
    139888746444
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass73,046 miles (+1,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,046 miles
    Test number
    316470346468
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  13. Pass71,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,559 miles
    Test number
    984284917000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,559 miles (+3,060)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,559 miles
    Test number
    192253902191
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  15. Pass68,499 miles (+6,808)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,499 miles
    Test number
    336656665156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail61,691 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,691 miles
    Test number
    569331264119
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass61,691 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,691 miles
    Test number
    935251464104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,440 miles (+3,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,440 miles
    Test number
    416078473163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass55,030 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,030 miles
    Test number
    586857982125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,744 miles (+8,113)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,744 miles
    Test number
    767188372133
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  21. Pass46,631 miles (+7,262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,631 miles
    Test number
    839004471189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,369 miles
    Test number
    210869170189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,369 miles (+10,570)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,369 miles
    Test number
    224059070148
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass28,799 miles (+13,628)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,799 miles
    Test number
    292650989103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,171 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,171 miles
    Test number
    183721338215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,987 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    12,987 miles
    Test number
    221895677216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,018 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,018 miles
    Test number
    612682686285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    9,168 miles
    Test number
    373154485257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 BYB

Does L28 BYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 BYB is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L28 BYB?
The MOT on L28 BYB is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 BYB done?
L28 BYB was recorded at 132,370 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 6,121 miles a year.
Has L28 BYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 BYB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L28 BYB 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 L28 BYB find?
L28 BYB passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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