Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
T28 OREMOT history
T28 ORE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 200,512 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 200,512 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,833 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T28 ORE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T28 ORE was last recorded at 200,512 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 4,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 196,201 miles · 19 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,311 miles
- Average per year
- 7,833 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 200,512 miles
- 2024 – 196,201 miles
- 2023 – 192,248 miles
- 2022 – 188,457 miles
- 2021 – 182,358 miles
- 2020 – 177,444 miles
- 2019 – 173,672 miles
- 2018 – 170,360 miles
- 2017 – 166,648 miles
- 2016 – 163,620 miles
- 2015 – 160,680 miles
- 2014 – 157,246 miles
- 2013 – 154,121 miles
- 2012 – 146,827 miles
- 2011 – 125,982 miles
- 2010 – 108,824 miles
- 2009 – 88,810 miles
- 2008 – 80,195 miles
- 2007 – 56,488 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass200,512 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play At steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 29 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,512 miles (+4,311)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 200,512 miles
- Test number
- 919621085528
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play At steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass196,201 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 196,201 miles
- Test number
- 323677321057
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank protector cover corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bolt missing and blowing slightly
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn
Fail196,201 miles (+3,953)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,201 miles
- Test number
- 197969623404
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank protector cover corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bolt missing and blowing slightly
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn
Pass192,248 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 192,248 miles
- Test number
- 179454876742
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear of rear prop uj has slight play
Fail192,248 miles (+3,791)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,248 miles
- Test number
- 877266617590
- MajorFuel hose leaking Above filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear of rear prop uj has slight play
Pass188,457 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 188,457 miles
- Test number
- 975071364477
- MinorSub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail188,457 miles (+6,099)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,457 miles
- Test number
- 714937659458
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorSub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass182,358 miles (+98)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 182,358 miles
- Test number
- 761025853159
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail182,260 miles (+4,816)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,260 miles
- Test number
- 942350346721
- MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass177,444 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 177,444 miles
- Test number
- 199121032662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,444 miles (+3,772)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,444 miles
- Test number
- 180223279099
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass173,672 miles (+3,312)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 173,672 miles
- Test number
- 458819449170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,360 miles (+3,712)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 170,360 miles
- Test number
- 407241832304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,648 miles (+3,028)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 166,648 miles
- Test number
- 825784912569
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass163,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 163,620 miles
- Test number
- 244198255288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,620 miles (+2,940)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,620 miles
- Test number
- 111362417499
- FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass160,680 miles (+3,434)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 160,680 miles
- Test number
- 286728952548
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis too hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside front driveshaft, tractor seal leaking
Pass157,246 miles (+12)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 157,246 miles
- Test number
- 956760214390
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteNearside front tractor shere seal leaking fluid
- NoteNearside wiper blade slightly split at bottom edge
- NoteOffisde front tractor shere seal leaking fluid
Fail157,234 miles (+3,113)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,234 miles
- Test number
- 378187704302
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteNearside front tractor shere seal leaking fluid
- NoteNearside wiper blade slightly split at bottom edge
- NoteOffisde front tractor shere seal leaking fluid
Pass154,121 miles (+7)5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 154,121 miles
- Test number
- 429785573291
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front wiper blade split at top edge
- NoteOffside and nearside front sheres, oil seal leaking slightly
Fail154,114 miles (+7,287)6 failures7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,114 miles
- Test number
- 445124673202
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front wiper blade split at top edge
- NoteOffside and nearside front sheres, oil seal leaking slightly
Pass146,827 miles (+20,845)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 146,827 miles
- Test number
- 518050222294
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass125,982 miles (+17,158)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 125,982 miles
- Test number
- 818885771100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,824 miles (+20,014)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 108,824 miles
- Test number
- 574177880160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,810 miles (+8,615)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 88,810 miles
- Test number
- 244973089136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,195 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 80,195 miles
- Test number
- 180129178193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,195 miles (+23,707)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,195 miles
- Test number
- 443839078187
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass56,488 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 56,488 miles
- Test number
- 831410387151
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T28 ORE
- Does T28 ORE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 ORE is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T28 ORE?
- The MOT on T28 ORE is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T28 ORE done?
- T28 ORE was recorded at 200,512 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 7,833 miles a year.
- Has T28 ORE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T28 ORE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T28 ORE 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 T28 ORE find?
- T28 ORE passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play at steering box arm.
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