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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

S28 HMRMOT history

S28 HMR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 239,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

S28 HMR black 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 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
239,526 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 HMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 HMR was last recorded at 239,526 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 10,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2022: 204,306 miles, lower than 209,947 miles on 26 Mar 2021.

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
229,013 miles · 9 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,513 miles
Average per year
11,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 239,526 miles
  • 2025 – 229,013 miles
  • 2024 – 220,875 miles
  • 2023 – 212,147 miles
  • 2022 – 204,306 miles
  • 2021 – 209,947 miles
  • 2019 – 193,764 miles
  • 2018 – 179,578 miles
  • 2017 – 162,341 miles
  • 2016 – 148,942 miles
  • 2015 – 140,779 miles
  • 2014 – 126,022 miles
  • 2013 – 114,602 miles
  • 2012 – 104,256 miles
  • 2011 – 84,209 miles
  • 2010 – 63,352 miles
  • 2009 – 50,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,526 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,526 miles (+10,513)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    239,526 miles
    Test number
    847452619354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass229,013 miles (+8,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    229,013 miles
    Test number
    307745620420
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes
  3. Pass220,875 miles (+8,728)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    220,875 miles
    Test number
    783396859538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass212,147 miles (+7,841)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    212,147 miles
    Test number
    279458958487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass204,306 miles (-5,641)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    204,306 miles
    Test number
    342408571345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass209,947 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    209,947 miles
    Test number
    383206972969
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  7. Fail209,946 miles (+16,182)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,946 miles
    Test number
    614626484731
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  8. Pass193,764 miles (+14,186)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    193,764 miles
    Test number
    420334118958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass179,578 miles (+17,237)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    179,578 miles
    Test number
    926183720655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass162,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    162,341 miles
    Test number
    344644338450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Fail162,341 miles (+13,399)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,341 miles
    Test number
    425995300753
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass148,942 miles (+8,163)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    148,942 miles
    Test number
    905350168726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass140,779 miles (+14,757)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    140,779 miles
    Test number
    129691765127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    126,022 miles
    Test number
    735384384072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,022 miles (+11,420)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,022 miles
    Test number
    985241484034
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass114,602 miles (+10,346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    114,602 miles
    Test number
    656418923046
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass104,256 miles (+20,047)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    104,256 miles
    Test number
    457523832001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,209 miles (+20,857)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,209 miles
    Test number
    448464831088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,352 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,352 miles
    Test number
    813272630055
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass63,352 miles (+13,342)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,352 miles
    Test number
    954062230076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,010 miles
    Test number
    120952919480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 HMR

Does S28 HMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 HMR is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 HMR?
The MOT on S28 HMR is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 HMR done?
S28 HMR was recorded at 239,526 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 11,033 miles a year.
Has S28 HMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 HMR has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S28 HMR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S28 HMR find?
S28 HMR passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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