Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
M88 DEFMOT history
M88 DEF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,756 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 128,756 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,482 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M88 DEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 13 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M88 DEF was last recorded at 128,756 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 124,835 miles · 15 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,921 miles
- Average per year
- 4,482 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,756 miles
- 2024 – 124,835 miles
- 2023 – 124,298 miles
- 2022 – 124,194 miles
- 2021 – 123,465 miles
- 2018 – 123,365 miles
- 2017 – 121,468 miles
- 2015 – 120,792 miles
- 2014 – 117,677 miles
- 2013 – 113,568 miles
- 2012 – 109,650 miles
- 2011 – 109,269 miles
- 2010 – 107,798 miles
- 2009 – 91,224 miles
- 2008 – 72,099 miles
- 2007 – 58,086 miles
- 2005 – 39,246 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,756 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,756 miles (+3,921)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 128,756 miles
- Test number
- 4985320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,835 miles (+537)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 124,835 miles
- Test number
- 881673042461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,298 miles (+104)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 124,298 miles
- Test number
- 496757084486
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass124,194 miles (+729)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 124,194 miles
- Test number
- 470577720920
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakepipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
Pass123,465 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 123,465 miles
- Test number
- 107503245531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,365 miles (+1,897)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,365 miles
- Test number
- 478871235900
- FailureCentral Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear crossmember corroded at rear step (6.1.B.2)
- FailureCentral Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear crossmember corroded under tow bar mount (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc swivel housing seal leaking (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember corroded at tow bar/step mount (6.1.B.2)
Pass121,468 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 121,468 miles
- Test number
- 406227377415
- AdvisoryO/s/f door corroded ,trim will keep coming adrift
Fail121,468 miles (+676)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,468 miles
- Test number
- 437507699396
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed trim detached catching door (6.2.B.1a)
Pass120,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 120,792 miles
- Test number
- 343239131423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,792 miles (+3,115)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,792 miles
- Test number
- 805959860190
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureHeadlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded small calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded small calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryN/s/f spherical hub leaking + hub pitted
- AdvisoryO/s/f spherical hub leaking slightly
Pass117,677 miles (+4,109)10 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 117,677 miles
- Test number
- 598992234339
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside front and offside front hub seals are leaking but not effecting brakes
- NoteHeadlamp switch has movement in switch but not insecure
Pass113,568 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 113,568 miles
- Test number
- 488167633336
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Fail113,568 miles (+3,918)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,568 miles
- Test number
- 156084533317
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Pass109,650 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 109,650 miles
- Test number
- 448206352417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,647 miles (+378)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,647 miles
- Test number
- 337069842334
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Pass109,269 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 109,269 miles
- Test number
- 798173301188
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail109,269 miles (+1,471)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,269 miles
- Test number
- 376391561030
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass107,798 miles (+16,574)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 107,798 miles
- Test number
- 664272520031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,224 miles (+19,125)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 91,224 miles
- Test number
- 644572029085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,099 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 72,099 miles
- Test number
- 114521518015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,092 miles (+14,006)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,092 miles
- Test number
- 111350418006
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteSteering box slight play
Pass58,086 miles (+171)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 58,086 miles
- Test number
- 702739337092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,915 miles (+18,669)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,915 miles
- Test number
- 221957037031
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- NoteFuel filter leaking slightly
Pass39,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 39,246 miles
- Test number
- 534930445380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M88 DEF
- Does M88 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M88 DEF is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on M88 DEF?
- The MOT on M88 DEF is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M88 DEF done?
- M88 DEF was recorded at 128,756 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,482 miles a year.
- Has M88 DEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M88 DEF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2018.
- Has the mileage on M88 DEF 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 M88 DEF find?
- M88 DEF passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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