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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1990 · 2,495 cc

LUJ 88MOT history

LUJ 88 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 1990. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 31,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

LUJ 88 grey 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 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
31,126 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LUJ 88
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
1 Jun 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LUJ 88 was last recorded at 31,126 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 8,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2010: 118,079 miles, lower than 157,813 miles on 24 Jun 2008.
  • 22 Feb 2024: 12,770 miles, lower than 180,006 miles on 20 Feb 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
22,555 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,126 miles
  • 2025 – 22,555 miles
  • 2024 – 12,770 miles
  • 2023 – 180,006 miles
  • 2022 – 180,003 miles
  • 2021 – 178,218 miles
  • 2020 – 175,227 miles
  • 2019 – 170,613 miles
  • 2018 – 165,197 miles
  • 2017 – 162,812 miles
  • 2016 – 151,329 miles
  • 2014 – 144,322 miles
  • 2013 – 133,488 miles
  • 2012 – 119,534 miles
  • 2010 – 118,079 miles
  • 2008 – 157,813 miles
  • 2007 – 155,368 miles
  • 2006 – 151,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,126 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,126 miles (+8,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    31,126 miles
    Test number
    368495042733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass22,555 miles (+9,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    22,555 miles
    Test number
    117639044175
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass12,770 miles (-167,236)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    12,770 miles
    Test number
    201188436085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass180,006 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    180,006 miles
    Test number
    939584285784
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass180,003 miles (+1,785)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    180,003 miles
    Test number
    229009022055
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass178,218 miles (+2,991)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    178,218 miles
    Test number
    150500884225
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass175,227 miles (+4,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    175,227 miles
    Test number
    630581585656
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass170,613 miles (+127)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    170,613 miles
    Test number
    198359536470
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive n/s/f hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both

  9. Fail170,486 miles (+5,289)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,486 miles
    Test number
    182591726645
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive n/s/f hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both

  10. Pass165,197 miles (+2,385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    165,197 miles
    Test number
    764429718215
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront nub seals have slight mist of oil

  11. Pass162,812 miles (+11,483)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    162,812 miles
    Test number
    991425456317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking

  12. Pass151,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    151,329 miles
    Test number
    800299421924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail151,329 miles (+14)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,329 miles
    Test number
    690989857256
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Fail151,315 miles (+6,993)3 dangerous16 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,315 miles
    Test number
    581681914140
    • DangerousNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play drop arm attached to steering assist arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stork (5.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear wheel bearings

  15. Pass144,322 miles (+169)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    144,322 miles
    Test number
    966673164390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside Front Door Opening Operation By String

  16. Fail144,153 miles (+10,665)7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,153 miles
    Test number
    477835544405
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside Front Door Opening Operation By String

  17. Pass133,488 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    133,488 miles
    Test number
    606173453377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail133,469 miles (+13,935)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,469 miles
    Test number
    286062653350
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass119,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    119,534 miles
    Test number
    426495142470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail119,534 miles (+10)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,534 miles
    Test number
    777485042341
    • Repaired at testNearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Fail119,524 miles (+1,445)6 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,524 miles
    Test number
    165086642129
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake back plate damp
    • NoteO/s/f hub leaking oil

  22. Pass118,079 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    118,079 miles
    Test number
    610136330379
    • NoteSlight oil leak around steering box area.

  23. Fail118,079 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,079 miles
    Test number
    873136530336
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak around steering box area.

  24. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    261927900086
    • NoteN/S Door mirror cracked.
    • NoteN/S/F Hub has slight play.

  25. FailMileage not read2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    291027500071
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/S Door mirror cracked.
    • NoteN/S/F Hub has slight play.

  26. Pass157,813 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    157,813 miles
    Test number
    471346578100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail157,798 miles (+2,430)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,798 miles
    Test number
    503925978127
    • DangerousFuel pipe/s corroded
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass155,368 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    155,368 miles
    Test number
    882732077110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail155,354 miles (+4,199)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,354 miles
    Test number
    242910077196
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  30. Pass151,155 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    151,155 miles
    Test number
    220740466100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail151,141 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,141 miles
    Test number
    473869356159
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LUJ 88

What vehicle is registration LUJ 88 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LUJ 88 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 1990. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LUJ 88 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LUJ 88 is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LUJ 88?
The MOT on LUJ 88 is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LUJ 88 done?
LUJ 88 was recorded at 31,126 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026.
Has LUJ 88 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LUJ 88 has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LUJ 88 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LUJ 88 find?
LUJ 88 passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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