Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
L28 JJLMOT history
L28 JJL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 100,666 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 100,666 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,574 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L28 JJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L28 JJL was last recorded at 100,666 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 100,663 miles · 12 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 4,574 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,666 miles
- 2025 – 97,517 miles
- 2024 – 87,663 miles
- 2023 – 83,870 miles
- 2022 – 81,919 miles
- 2021 – 79,951 miles
- 2020 – 79,271 miles
- 2019 – 78,439 miles
- 2018 – 76,677 miles
- 2016 – 75,604 miles
- 2015 – 74,431 miles
- 2014 – 72,267 miles
- 2013 – 70,387 miles
- 2012 – 66,538 miles
- 2011 – 60,284 miles
- 2010 – 53,906 miles
- 2009 – 43,472 miles
- 2008 – 26,933 miles
- 2007 – 17,093 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,666 miles
- AdvisorySlight oil leaksRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Front hub small oil leakage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 6 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,666 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 100,666 miles
- Test number
- 314663665330
- AdvisorySlight oil leaks
Fail100,663 miles (+3,146)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,663 miles
- Test number
- 509040620008
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight oil leaks
Pass97,517 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 97,517 miles
- Test number
- 442097170273
- AdvisoryOS swivel joint slightly damp
Fail97,516 miles (+9,853)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,516 miles
- Test number
- 659205129496
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOS swivel joint slightly damp
Pass87,663 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 87,663 miles
- Test number
- 868789723051
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub small oil leakage
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail87,658 miles (+3,788)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,658 miles
- Test number
- 844984540172
- MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub small oil leakage
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass83,870 miles (+1,951)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 83,870 miles
- Test number
- 808952007665
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront shock absorbers and springs corroded
- AdvisorySide steps corroded
Pass81,919 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 81,919 miles
- Test number
- 257591823435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,919 miles (+1,968)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,919 miles
- Test number
- 541698049181
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass79,951 miles (+680)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 79,951 miles
- Test number
- 516841718890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,271 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 79,271 miles
- Test number
- 451144812785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,271 miles (+832)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,271 miles
- Test number
- 900884235164
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,439 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 78,439 miles
- Test number
- 582877120620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,412 miles (+1,735)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,412 miles
- Test number
- 111962191223
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass76,677 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 76,677 miles
- Test number
- 911113934738
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail76,677 miles (+1,073)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,677 miles
- Test number
- 735382989961
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass75,604 miles (+1,173)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 75,604 miles
- Test number
- 780151793012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,431 miles (+2,164)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 74,431 miles
- Test number
- 479458273373
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension turret /cone rusting
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Pass72,267 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 72,267 miles
- Test number
- 978085814321
- NoteSlight oil leak nearside rear hub.
Fail72,267 miles (+1,880)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,267 miles
- Test number
- 536705814379
- DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- NoteSlight oil leak nearside rear hub.
Pass70,387 miles (+3,849)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 70,387 miles
- Test number
- 556770713386
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass66,538 miles (+6,254)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 66,538 miles
- Test number
- 109649012389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,284 miles (+6,378)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 60,284 miles
- Test number
- 456068021345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,906 miles (+10,434)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 53,906 miles
- Test number
- 982546900364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,472 miles (+16,539)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 43,472 miles
- Test number
- 192705439349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,933 miles (+9,840)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 26,933 miles
- Test number
- 220099348298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,093 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,093 miles
- Test number
- 103420417329
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass17,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 17,093 miles
- Test number
- 824290317354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L28 JJL
- Does L28 JJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 JJL is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L28 JJL?
- The MOT on L28 JJL is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L28 JJL done?
- L28 JJL was recorded at 100,666 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 4,574 miles a year.
- Has L28 JJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L28 JJL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L28 JJL 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 JJL find?
- L28 JJL passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: slight oil leaks.
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