Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S28 DEFMOT history
S28 DEF is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,390 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 84,390 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,507 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S28 DEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 19 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S28 DEF was last recorded at 84,390 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 83,879 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 511 miles
- Average per year
- 1,507 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,390 miles
- 2024 – 83,879 miles
- 2023 – 83,713 miles
- 2022 – 80,936 miles
- 2021 – 80,644 miles
- 2020 – 80,361 miles
- 2019 – 79,656 miles
- 2018 – 78,352 miles
- 2017 – 77,615 miles
- 2016 – 76,399 miles
- 2015 – 75,306 miles
- 2014 – 72,129 miles
- 2013 – 70,160 miles
- 2012 – 68,135 miles
- 2011 – 65,658 miles
- 2010 – 62,751 miles
- 2009 – 61,454 miles
- 2008 – 59,643 miles
- 2007 – 57,440 miles
- 2006 – 55,691 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,390 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.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Hole in Offside rear chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,390 miles (+511)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 84,390 miles
- Test number
- 772339316021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,879 miles (+20)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 83,879 miles
- Test number
- 222356631699
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has long travel
Fail83,859 miles (+146)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,859 miles
- Test number
- 585235221379
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified Blanking plate fitted . (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorFront Fuel hose leaking Spill pipe . (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake effort both sides is less half half of the expected effort .
Pass83,713 miles (+2,777)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 83,713 miles
- Test number
- 252772461606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,936 miles (+292)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 80,936 miles
- Test number
- 771795336183
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryHole in Offside Rear cross member
- AdvisoryHole in Offside rear chassis
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass80,644 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 80,644 miles
- Test number
- 703838119341
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail80,644 miles (+283)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,644 miles
- Test number
- 926814483502
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass80,361 miles (+705)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 80,361 miles
- Test number
- 816218725965
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass79,656 miles (+1,304)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 79,656 miles
- Test number
- 984527845886
- AdvisoryHole in offside rear chassis
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass78,352 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 78,352 miles
- Test number
- 243159963752
- AdvisoryFront Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail78,352 miles (+737)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,352 miles
- Test number
- 790952626282
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHoles in rear cross member
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass77,615 miles (+1,216)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 77,615 miles
- Test number
- 615947005975
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass76,399 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 76,399 miles
- Test number
- 128276387189
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fail76,399 miles (+1,093)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,399 miles
- Test number
- 188850090713
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass75,306 miles (+3,177)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 75,306 miles
- Test number
- 697754374088
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass72,129 miles (+1,969)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 72,129 miles
- Test number
- 306735454434
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass70,160 miles (+2,025)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 70,160 miles
- Test number
- 877394173243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,135 miles (+2,477)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 68,135 miles
- Test number
- 147599172230
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass65,658 miles (+2,907)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 65,658 miles
- Test number
- 769385261290
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass62,751 miles (+1,297)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 62,751 miles
- Test number
- 384057560224
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass61,454 miles (+1,811)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 61,454 miles
- Test number
- 541873779214
- NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Pass59,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 59,643 miles
- Test number
- 393167268236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,643 miles (+2,203)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,643 miles
- Test number
- 771147268201
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass57,440 miles (+1,749)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 57,440 miles
- Test number
- 742225857271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 55,691 miles
- Test number
- 961582376250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S28 DEF
- Does S28 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 DEF is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S28 DEF?
- The MOT on S28 DEF is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S28 DEF done?
- S28 DEF was recorded at 84,390 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 1,507 miles a year.
- Has S28 DEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S28 DEF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on S28 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 S28 DEF find?
- S28 DEF passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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