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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L28 EDDMOT history

L28 EDD is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

L28 EDD silver 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 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
171,125 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 EDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 EDD was last recorded at 171,125 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 5,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,737 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,388 miles
Average per year
6,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,125 miles
  • 2024 – 165,737 miles
  • 2023 – 154,854 miles
  • 2022 – 148,385 miles
  • 2021 – 136,871 miles
  • 2020 – 126,198 miles
  • 2019 – 118,708 miles
  • 2018 – 116,127 miles
  • 2017 – 112,937 miles
  • 2016 – 109,938 miles
  • 2015 – 106,528 miles
  • 2014 – 103,789 miles
  • 2013 – 101,931 miles
  • 2012 – 99,985 miles
  • 2011 – 92,866 miles
  • 2010 – 86,357 miles
  • 2009 – 76,896 miles
  • 2008 – 60,420 miles
  • 2007 – 44,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,125 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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,125 miles (+5,388)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    171,125 miles
    Test number
    370452870516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,737 miles (+10,883)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,737 miles
    Test number
    355831863341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,854 miles (+6,469)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,854 miles
    Test number
    244311235094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,385 miles (+11,514)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,385 miles
    Test number
    166103485617
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass136,871 miles (+10,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,871 miles
    Test number
    504178331835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass126,198 miles (+7,490)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,198 miles
    Test number
    812602681721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,708 miles
    Test number
    532464268233
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeds (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail118,708 miles (+188)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,708 miles
    Test number
    566035697362
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeds (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass118,520 miles (+2,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    118,520 miles
    Test number
    172837737878
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sections of feed pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated
    • AdvisoryTyres deteriated
  10. Pass116,127 miles (+3,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,127 miles
    Test number
    392002942401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass112,937 miles (+2,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,937 miles
    Test number
    366765935493
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass109,938 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,938 miles
    Test number
    811347407973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,528 miles (+2,739)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,528 miles
    Test number
    377585735116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteWindows tinted
  14. Pass103,789 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,789 miles
    Test number
    249250844161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,931 miles (+1,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,931 miles
    Test number
    276843033428
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass99,985 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,985 miles
    Test number
    225449442129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,186 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    98,186 miles
    Test number
    577189402087
    • NoteF/n/s spot lamp inop on main beam
  18. Fail98,170 miles (+5,304)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,170 miles
    Test number
    826486602000
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteF/n/s spot lamp inop on main beam
  19. Pass92,866 miles (+6,509)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,866 miles
    Test number
    458063211097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,357 miles (+9,461)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,357 miles
    Test number
    380553010027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,896 miles (+16,476)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,896 miles
    Test number
    582242799062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,420 miles (+15,430)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,420 miles
    Test number
    911178688036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSteering drop arm has slight play in the ball joint.steering damper has slight play in the bush.
  23. Pass44,990 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,990 miles
    Test number
    412899957097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about L28 EDD

Does L28 EDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 EDD is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L28 EDD?
The MOT on L28 EDD is valid until 4 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 EDD done?
L28 EDD was recorded at 171,125 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,721 miles a year.
Has L28 EDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 EDD has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L28 EDD 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 EDD find?
L28 EDD passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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