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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

N388 CSTMOT history

N388 CST is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 125,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

N388 CST green 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 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
125,470 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N388 CST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
29 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N388 CST was last recorded at 125,470 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,459 miles · 2 May 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,470 miles
  • 2025 – 123,716 miles
  • 2024 – 120,992 miles
  • 2023 – 118,444 miles
  • 2022 – 116,540 miles
  • 2021 – 114,577 miles
  • 2019 – 111,459 miles
  • 2018 – 106,685 miles
  • 2017 – 99,057 miles
  • 2016 – 97,464 miles
  • 2015 – 97,085 miles
  • 2014 – 95,928 miles
  • 2013 – 94,326 miles
  • 2012 – 93,066 miles
  • 2011 – 90,642 miles
  • 2010 – 88,614 miles
  • 2009 – 86,648 miles
  • 2008 – 85,060 miles
  • 2007 – 81,307 miles
  • 2006 – 76,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,470 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Prop shaft missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,470 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    125,470 miles
    Test number
    388039402571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail125,459 miles (+1,743)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,459 miles
    Test number
    369834175596
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,716 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    123,716 miles
    Test number
    521916271800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,992 miles
    Test number
    605981108172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,992 miles (+2,548)3 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,992 miles
    Test number
    459442298272
    • DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear binding
    • AdvisoryRear brake performance low

  6. Pass118,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,444 miles
    Test number
    756455282248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail118,444 miles (+1,904)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,444 miles
    Test number
    764164054058
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass116,540 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,540 miles
    Test number
    213113198290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,534 miles (+1,957)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,534 miles
    Test number
    869142134639
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Pass114,577 miles (+3,118)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,577 miles
    Test number
    361864594846
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass111,459 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,459 miles
    Test number
    701768818323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail111,451 miles (+4,766)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,451 miles
    Test number
    461552875869
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass106,685 miles (+16)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,685 miles
    Test number
    820912476452
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt At Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear T.R.E (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail106,669 miles (+7,612)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,669 miles
    Test number
    935268480867
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front T.R.E (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt At Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear T.R.E (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass99,057 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,057 miles
    Test number
    407172056660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,464 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,464 miles
    Test number
    649040259780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,085 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,085 miles
    Test number
    549956325141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,928 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,928 miles
    Test number
    718065234107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,326 miles (+1,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,326 miles
    Test number
    399779223193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  20. Pass93,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,066 miles
    Test number
    295737532117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail93,066 miles (+2,424)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,066 miles
    Test number
    547576032191
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass90,642 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,642 miles
    Test number
    545855221122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,614 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,614 miles
    Test number
    823627730176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail88,585 miles (+1,937)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,585 miles
    Test number
    373483420130
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  25. Pass86,648 miles (+1,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    86,648 miles
    Test number
    534006509134
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  26. Pass85,060 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    85,060 miles
    Test number
    801268408113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass81,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,307 miles
    Test number
    582237707188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail81,307 miles (+4,652)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,307 miles
    Test number
    400412407158
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass76,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    76,655 miles
    Test number
    362924106146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail76,655 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,655 miles
    Test number
    594211006152
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about N388 CST

Does N388 CST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N388 CST is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on N388 CST?
The MOT on N388 CST is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N388 CST done?
N388 CST was recorded at 125,470 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 2,415 miles a year.
Has N388 CST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N388 CST has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on N388 CST 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 N388 CST find?
N388 CST passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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