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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

V28 PRJMOT history

V28 PRJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

V28 PRJ green 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 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,398 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V28 PRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V28 PRJ was last recorded at 90,398 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,397 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,398 miles
  • 2024 – 88,794 miles
  • 2023 – 85,114 miles
  • 2022 – 82,533 miles
  • 2021 – 80,748 miles
  • 2020 – 79,562 miles
  • 2019 – 78,953 miles
  • 2018 – 77,475 miles
  • 2017 – 75,478 miles
  • 2016 – 72,965 miles
  • 2015 – 68,720 miles
  • 2014 – 63,913 miles
  • 2013 – 57,840 miles
  • 2012 – 53,740 miles
  • 2011 – 49,148 miles
  • 2010 – 44,316 miles
  • 2009 – 39,221 miles
  • 2008 – 33,562 miles
  • 2007 – 28,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,398 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.

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,398 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,398 miles
    Test number
    181538883603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,397 miles (+1,603)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,397 miles
    Test number
    951175454841
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Over axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Cross member cracked/corroded near folding step

  3. Pass88,794 miles (+3,680)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,794 miles
    Test number
    820465346925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,114 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,114 miles
    Test number
    482405582785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,533 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,533 miles
    Test number
    294806941353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,748 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,748 miles
    Test number
    153791073615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,562 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,562 miles
    Test number
    197281076797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,953 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,953 miles
    Test number
    677232247248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,475 miles (+1,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    265395280976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexi brake hose close to wheel

  10. Pass75,478 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,478 miles
    Test number
    220861842533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,435 miles (+2,470)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,435 miles
    Test number
    494369691483
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play and has fluid leaking area of hub (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's perished
    • AdvisorySlight dampness area or nearside front hub

  12. Pass72,965 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,965 miles
    Test number
    969963364153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing slight leck

  13. Fail72,965 miles (+4,245)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,965 miles
    Test number
    584969704644
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing slight leck

  14. Pass68,720 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,720 miles
    Test number
    488419595078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight/leak/from/o/s/and/n/s/front/swivel/housings.

  15. Fail68,720 miles (+4,807)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,720 miles
    Test number
    915147195093
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight/leak/from/o/s/and/n/s/front/swivel/housings.

  16. Pass63,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,913 miles
    Test number
    436906804125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,913 miles (+6,073)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,913 miles
    Test number
    666046204154
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass57,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,840 miles
    Test number
    477377683062
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail57,840 miles (+4,100)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,840 miles
    Test number
    309117173037
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass53,740 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    299638302471
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  21. Fail53,737 miles (+4,589)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,737 miles
    Test number
    126357202118
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blade rubbers torn but clearing screen at time of test

  22. Pass49,148 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,148 miles
    Test number
    445902201102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,316 miles (+5,095)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,316 miles
    Test number
    233908180066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,221 miles (+5,659)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,221 miles
    Test number
    573532789007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,562 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,562 miles
    Test number
    760425988027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,599 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,599 miles
    Test number
    141524607114
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass28,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,599 miles
    Test number
    250474107488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about V28 PRJ

Does V28 PRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V28 PRJ is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V28 PRJ?
The MOT on V28 PRJ 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 V28 PRJ done?
V28 PRJ was recorded at 90,398 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 3,326 miles a year.
Has V28 PRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V28 PRJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V28 PRJ 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 V28 PRJ find?
V28 PRJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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