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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

V728 MAVMOT history

V728 MAV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 113,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

V728 MAV 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 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,050 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V728 MAV
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V728 MAV was last recorded at 113,050 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 2,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,823 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,227 miles
Average per year
2,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,050 miles
  • 2025 – 110,823 miles
  • 2024 – 107,604 miles
  • 2023 – 106,605 miles
  • 2022 – 105,977 miles
  • 2021 – 105,185 miles
  • 2020 – 105,158 miles
  • 2019 – 103,914 miles
  • 2018 – 101,335 miles
  • 2017 – 99,143 miles
  • 2016 – 95,506 miles
  • 2015 – 90,080 miles
  • 2014 – 85,083 miles
  • 2013 – 81,954 miles
  • 2012 – 78,748 miles
  • 2011 – 75,792 miles
  • 2010 – 72,699 miles
  • 2009 – 69,862 miles
  • 2008 – 64,120 miles
  • 2007 – 60,423 miles
  • 2006 – 56,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,050 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,050 miles (+2,227)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,050 miles
    Test number
    693979303715
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass110,823 miles (+3,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,823 miles
    Test number
    837020362757
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass107,604 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,604 miles
    Test number
    915893310584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,605 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,605 miles
    Test number
    482835510666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,604 miles (+627)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,604 miles
    Test number
    415541518936
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber mounting turrett (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,977 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,977 miles
    Test number
    429654729853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,185 miles (+27)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,185 miles
    Test number
    448287324969
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle "A" arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail105,158 miles (+1,244)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,158 miles
    Test number
    233451116042
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle "A" arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,914 miles (+2,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,914 miles
    Test number
    365498542848
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  10. Pass101,335 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,335 miles
    Test number
    284609214150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail101,330 miles (+2,187)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,330 miles
    Test number
    726543886535
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass99,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,143 miles
    Test number
    784829613563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush UPPER & LOWER BUSHES (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush UPPER & LOWER BUSHES (2.7.4)

  13. Fail99,143 miles (+3,637)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,143 miles
    Test number
    847421446288
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush UPPER & LOWER BUSHES (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush UPPER & LOWER BUSHES (2.7.4)

  14. Pass95,506 miles (+5,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,506 miles
    Test number
    308500767523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass90,080 miles (+4,997)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,080 miles
    Test number
    515183854501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass85,083 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,083 miles
    Test number
    555709634354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail85,079 miles (+3,125)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,079 miles
    Test number
    659076534357
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail81,954 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,954 miles
    Test number
    127634543351
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass81,954 miles (+3,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,954 miles
    Test number
    435464843391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass78,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,748 miles
    Test number
    378905142326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,744 miles (+2,952)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,744 miles
    Test number
    156095642381
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  22. Pass75,792 miles (+3,093)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,792 miles
    Test number
    317329931372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,699 miles
    Test number
    592883230356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,695 miles (+2,833)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,695 miles
    Test number
    780263630384
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  25. Pass69,862 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,862 miles
    Test number
    562971749398
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail69,782 miles (+5,662)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,782 miles
    Test number
    760115039369
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass64,120 miles (+3,697)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,120 miles
    Test number
    271399628355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass60,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    60,423 miles
    Test number
    344159637378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail60,423 miles (+4,003)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,423 miles
    Test number
    561289337370
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  30. Pass56,420 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,420 miles
    Test number
    932141126317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about V728 MAV

Does V728 MAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V728 MAV is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V728 MAV?
The MOT on V728 MAV is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V728 MAV done?
V728 MAV was recorded at 113,050 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 2,955 miles a year.
Has V728 MAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V728 MAV has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V728 MAV 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 V728 MAV find?
V728 MAV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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