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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S28 TOWMOT history

S28 TOW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

S28 TOW blue 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 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,075 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 TOW
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 TOW was last recorded at 114,075 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,533 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
542 miles
Average per year
2,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,075 miles
  • 2025 – 113,533 miles
  • 2024 – 112,379 miles
  • 2023 – 111,789 miles
  • 2021 – 111,480 miles
  • 2020 – 110,968 miles
  • 2019 – 110,293 miles
  • 2018 – 108,730 miles
  • 2017 – 106,900 miles
  • 2016 – 106,639 miles
  • 2015 – 105,325 miles
  • 2014 – 102,451 miles
  • 2013 – 94,250 miles
  • 2012 – 78,893 miles
  • 2011 – 69,723 miles
  • 2010 – 66,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,075 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 Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,075 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,075 miles
    Test number
    451277594307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,533 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,533 miles
    Test number
    740870537537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,527 miles (+1,148)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,527 miles
    Test number
    959756590919
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,379 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,379 miles
    Test number
    307806673262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,363 miles (+574)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,363 miles
    Test number
    336612672400
    • MajorNearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass111,789 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,789 miles
    Test number
    653385852382
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,787 miles (+307)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,787 miles
    Test number
    961686546564
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,480 miles
    Test number
    145975325960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,480 miles (+512)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,480 miles
    Test number
    710981384524
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer All direction indicators not working WING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass110,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,968 miles
    Test number
    681395694418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,968 miles (+675)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,968 miles
    Test number
    737052226688
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass110,293 miles (+1,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,293 miles
    Test number
    633267145218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fueltank support corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass108,730 miles (+1,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,730 miles
    Test number
    132882890667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass106,900 miles (+261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,900 miles
    Test number
    122164850520
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak slight oil leak from diff
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion on rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass106,639 miles (+1,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,639 miles
    Test number
    750992539854
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  16. Pass105,325 miles (+2,874)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,325 miles
    Test number
    225750645451
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in rear u/j

  17. Pass102,451 miles (+8,201)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,451 miles
    Test number
    246350334442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,250 miles (+15,357)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,250 miles
    Test number
    955977523192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,893 miles (+9,170)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,893 miles
    Test number
    117543922192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,723 miles (+3,091)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,723 miles
    Test number
    295687121485
    • NoteMain metal brake pipe corrodedd
    • NoteOffside front stabaliser arm bush
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass66,632 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,632 miles
    Test number
    410295000081
    • NoteExhaust blowing
    • NotePlay in steering joint
    • NotePlay in steering shock bush

Questions about S28 TOW

Does S28 TOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 TOW is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 TOW?
The MOT on S28 TOW is valid until 12 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 TOW done?
S28 TOW was recorded at 114,075 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 2,950 miles a year.
Has S28 TOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 TOW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S28 TOW 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 TOW find?
S28 TOW passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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