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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S28 HUEMOT history

S28 HUE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2023.

S28 HUE blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 May 2024
Mileage
149,289 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 HUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2024
Latest MOT test
18 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 HUE was last recorded at 149,289 miles on 18 May 2023, 2,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,118 miles · 4 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,171 miles
Average per year
3,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,289 miles
  • 2022 – 147,118 miles
  • 2021 – 144,979 miles
  • 2019 – 144,872 miles
  • 2018 – 144,112 miles
  • 2017 – 139,776 miles
  • 2016 – 132,100 miles
  • 2014 – 115,449 miles
  • 2013 – 107,401 miles
  • 2012 – 99,903 miles
  • 2011 – 99,262 miles
  • 2010 – 98,446 miles
  • 2009 – 97,774 miles
  • 2008 – 96,393 miles
  • 2007 – 91,738 miles
  • 2006 – 86,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,289 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    149,289 miles
    Test number
    653423081352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail149,289 miles (+2,171)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,289 miles
    Test number
    479194763466
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass147,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    147,118 miles
    Test number
    426743151975
    • AdvisoryNote rear bump stops missing
  4. Fail147,118 miles (+2,139)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,118 miles
    Test number
    460036714425
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNote rear bump stops missing
  5. Pass144,979 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,979 miles
    Test number
    366188302315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,872 miles (+760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,872 miles
    Test number
    122446113309
    • AdvisoryFiller pipe to tank cracking slightly damp no physical leak found.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. Pass144,112 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,112 miles
    Test number
    172042927473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,776 miles (+7,676)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,776 miles
    Test number
    635808597210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,100 miles
    Test number
    544244665042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    479045225194
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    538675625139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,449 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,449 miles
    Test number
    947190224181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,401 miles (+7,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    107,401 miles
    Test number
    249936713150
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass99,903 miles (+641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,903 miles
    Test number
    405392202119
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass99,262 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    99,262 miles
    Test number
    429958501173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront no.plate damaged slightly.
  16. Fail99,262 miles (+816)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,262 miles
    Test number
    786378401118
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront no.plate damaged slightly.
  17. Fail98,446 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,446 miles
    Test number
    640221310151
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass98,446 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    98,446 miles
    Test number
    821091710155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,774 miles (+1,381)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,774 miles
    Test number
    914887429178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage too front no.plate.
  20. Pass96,393 miles (+4,655)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    96,393 miles
    Test number
    151178378423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • NoteFront no.plate damaged slightly.
  21. Pass91,738 miles (+4,828)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    91,738 miles
    Test number
    222447867026
    • NoteDrop arm has play from steering box
    • NoteFront number plate poor
  22. Pass86,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    86,910 miles
    Test number
    921346296006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 HUE

Does S28 HUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S28 HUE expired on 17 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S28 HUE?
The MOT on S28 HUE expired on 17 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S28 HUE done?
S28 HUE was recorded at 149,289 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2023, an average of 3,645 miles a year.
Has S28 HUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 HUE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S28 HUE 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 HUE find?
S28 HUE passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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