
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc
S28 ALOMOT history
S28 ALO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 158,738 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 158,738 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,772 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S28 ALO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 13 Dec 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S28 ALO was last recorded at 158,738 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 3,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 155,012 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,726 miles
- Average per year
- 11,772 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,738 miles
- 2025 – 155,012 miles
- 2024 – 148,195 miles
- 2022 – 142,805 miles
- 2021 – 133,395 miles
- 2020 – 122,429 miles
- 2019 – 107,925 miles
- 2018 – 85,956 miles
- 2017 – 61,210 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 14 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,738 miles (+3,726)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 158,738 miles
- Test number
- 301635647278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,012 miles (+6,817)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 155,012 miles
- Test number
- 491425157998
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass148,195 miles (+5,390)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 148,195 miles
- Test number
- 723721682488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass142,805 miles (+40)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 142,805 miles
- Test number
- 853871586603
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts - Slight wheel play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front & Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail142,765 miles (+9,370)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,765 miles
- Test number
- 228756027050
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts - Slight wheel play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front & Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass133,395 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 133,395 miles
- Test number
- 848304453412
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail133,388 miles (+10,959)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,388 miles
- Test number
- 585047865255
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass122,429 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 122,429 miles
- Test number
- 453508879643
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail122,423 miles (+14,498)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,423 miles
- Test number
- 723444255725
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass107,925 miles (+653)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 107,925 miles
- Test number
- 757847200460
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail107,272 miles (+21,316)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,272 miles
- Test number
- 355339846192
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass85,956 miles (+24,746)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 85,956 miles
- Test number
- 786904568975
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass61,210 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 61,210 miles
- Test number
- 901668623829
- AdvisoryFront Both front tyres wearing unevenly - inner edges low
Questions about S28 ALO
- Does S28 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 ALO is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S28 ALO?
- The MOT on S28 ALO is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S28 ALO done?
- S28 ALO was recorded at 158,738 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 11,772 miles a year.
- Has S28 ALO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S28 ALO has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on S28 ALO 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 S28 ALO find?
- S28 ALO passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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