Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc
T528 VHOMOT history
T528 VHO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 194,556 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 194,556 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,309 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T528 VHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T528 VHO was last recorded at 194,556 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 192,625 miles · 15 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,931 miles
- Average per year
- 8,309 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 194,556 miles
- 2024 – 192,625 miles
- 2023 – 190,393 miles
- 2022 – 188,595 miles
- 2021 – 187,357 miles
- 2020 – 85,427 miles
- 2019 – 83,491 miles
- 2018 – 82,334 miles
- 2017 – 78,270 miles
- 2014 – 77,634 miles
- 2013 – 71,166 miles
- 2012 – 65,607 miles
- 2011 – 59,665 miles
- 2010 – 53,351 miles
- 2009 – 48,905 miles
- 2008 – 43,831 miles
- 2007 – 37,423 miles
- 2006 – 31,417 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,556 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Side window damaged.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre shows signs of fouling.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear door deteriorating.
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged outside of swept area.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear brake pads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,556 miles (+1,931)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 194,556 miles
- Test number
- 975315943657
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Side window damaged.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre shows signs of fouling.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear door deteriorating.
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged outside of swept area.
Pass192,625 miles (+2,232)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 192,625 miles
- Test number
- 728326429375
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged outside swept area.
Pass190,393 miles (+1,798)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 190,393 miles
- Test number
- 570201682126
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass188,595 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 188,595 miles
- Test number
- 912106084045
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail188,593 miles (+1,236)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,593 miles
- Test number
- 720196875988
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis and cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible Obscured by ladder (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass187,357 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 187,357 miles
- Test number
- 131578065574
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail187,357 miles (+101,930)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,357 miles
- Test number
- 423233244052
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass85,427 miles (+922)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 85,427 miles
- Test number
- 733310090365
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail84,505 miles (+1,014)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,505 miles
- Test number
- 199544319098
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Body insecure Step up bar / side step insecure / corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop UJ worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass83,491 miles (+1,157)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 83,491 miles
- Test number
- 704081882981
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear u j (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass82,334 miles (+4,064)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 82,334 miles
- Test number
- 146437383438
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,270 miles (+636)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 78,270 miles
- Test number
- 841432946430
- AdvisorySmall cut in n.s.f tyre sidewall
Pass77,634 miles (+6,468)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 77,634 miles
- Test number
- 736978524140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- NoteFront brake pads low
- NoteFront propshaft u.j worn
- NoteRear brake pads low
Pass71,166 miles (+5,559)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 71,166 miles
- Test number
- 309429093029
- AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass65,607 miles (+5,942)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 65,607 miles
- Test number
- 835201222146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteFront and rear brake pads low
- NoteTrailer socket inop
Pass59,665 miles (+6,314)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 59,665 miles
- Test number
- 749963801179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass53,351 miles (+4,446)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 53,351 miles
- Test number
- 690098610180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Pass48,905 miles (+5,074)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 48,905 miles
- Test number
- 394946609156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,831 miles (+6,408)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 43,831 miles
- Test number
- 750093808150
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteSlight oil leak from n.s.f tracta housing oil seal
Pass37,423 miles (+6,006)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 37,423 miles
- Test number
- 801653607158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 31,417 miles
- Test number
- 881767796052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T528 VHO
- Does T528 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T528 VHO is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T528 VHO?
- The MOT on T528 VHO is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T528 VHO done?
- T528 VHO was recorded at 194,556 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 8,309 miles a year.
- Has T528 VHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T528 VHO has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on T528 VHO 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 T528 VHO find?
- T528 VHO passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 14 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead area; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.
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