Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
L28 SPRMOT history
L28 SPR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,235 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 168,235 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,875 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L28 SPR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 31 Dec 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L28 SPR was last recorded at 168,235 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 6,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,348 miles · 11 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,887 miles
- Average per year
- 2,875 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,235 miles
- 2025 – 161,348 miles
- 2020 – 159,645 miles
- 2019 – 158,258 miles
- 2018 – 156,450 miles
- 2016 – 154,723 miles
- 2015 – 152,871 miles
- 2014 – 150,958 miles
- 2013 – 148,821 miles
- 2011 – 145,700 miles
- 2010 – 142,816 miles
- 2009 – 138,875 miles
- 2008 – 132,978 miles
- 2007 – 124,573 miles
- 2006 – 110,518 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,235 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,235 miles (+6,887)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 168,235 miles
- Test number
- 696213535273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass161,348 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 161,348 miles
- Test number
- 752735420201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,348 miles (+1,703)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,348 miles
- Test number
- 474093375965
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Pass159,645 miles (+1,387)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 159,645 miles
- Test number
- 795953390237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass158,258 miles (+1,808)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 158,258 miles
- Test number
- 909638481422
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass156,450 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 156,450 miles
- Test number
- 242550203546
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear axle suspension swinging arm n/s front bush slight play
Fail156,450 miles (+1,727)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,450 miles
- Test number
- 337145715413
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear axle suspension swinging arm n/s front bush slight play
Pass154,723 miles (+1,852)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 154,723 miles
- Test number
- 945585090788
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass152,871 miles (+1,913)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 152,871 miles
- Test number
- 192245894875
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both inner bead rims (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a flat spot on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass150,958 miles (+2,137)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 150,958 miles
- Test number
- 657221134364
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass148,821 miles (+3,121)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 148,821 miles
- Test number
- 858646323384
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteNearsiode headlamp slightly loose
- NoteOil leak
Pass145,700 miles (+2,884)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 145,700 miles
- Test number
- 787622971102
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteRear panel corroded
- NoteSteering damper bush worn
Pass142,816 miles (+3,941)7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 142,816 miles
- Test number
- 873100890178
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCorrosion on rear crossmember
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteSteering damper bush worn
Pass138,875 miles (+5,897)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 138,875 miles
- Test number
- 774199869110
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCorrosion on rear chassis and crossmember
Pass132,978 miles (+8,405)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 132,978 miles
- Test number
- 653194068185
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteRear chassis beam corroded
Pass124,573 miles (+441)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2008
- Odometer
- 124,573 miles
- Test number
- 892732747139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,132 miles (+13,614)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,132 miles
- Test number
- 882284737177
- FailureCentre Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- NoteFront/rear and n/s and o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly rusty front brake pads worn to legal limit rear brake pads getting low slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
Pass110,518 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 110,518 miles
- Test number
- 133658726128
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail110,518 miles4 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,518 miles
- Test number
- 252375626439
- FailureNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about L28 SPR
- Does L28 SPR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 SPR is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L28 SPR?
- The MOT on L28 SPR is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L28 SPR done?
- L28 SPR was recorded at 168,235 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 2,875 miles a year.
- Has L28 SPR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L28 SPR has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L28 SPR 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 SPR find?
- L28 SPR passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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