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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V728 MENMOT history

V728 MEN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 95,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

V728 MEN 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 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,100 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V728 MEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V728 MEN was last recorded at 95,100 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Aug 2009: 38,082 miles, lower than 333,749 miles on 25 Jul 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,097 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,100 miles
  • 2025 – 95,097 miles
  • 2024 – 91,131 miles
  • 2023 – 86,269 miles
  • 2022 – 83,897 miles
  • 2021 – 79,473 miles
  • 2020 – 73,110 miles
  • 2019 – 69,720 miles
  • 2018 – 65,397 miles
  • 2017 – 62,238 miles
  • 2016 – 58,051 miles
  • 2015 – 53,787 miles
  • 2014 – 50,695 miles
  • 2013 – 48,190 miles
  • 2012 – 46,492 miles
  • 2011 – 45,664 miles
  • 2010 – 42,255 miles
  • 2009 – 38,082 miles
  • 2008 – 333,749 miles
  • 2007 – 28,778 miles
  • 2006 – 25,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,100 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel housing rear ball seal weep
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank guard rusty
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front hockey sticks to axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside front brake disc inner face corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

35 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,100 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,100 miles
    Test number
    855769407483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel housing rear ball seal weep
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank guard rusty
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front hockey sticks to axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,097 miles (+3,966)1 dangerous8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,097 miles
    Test number
    337370430482
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer fractured (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer fractured / tailpipe perforated (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s raduis arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking / damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank gaurd / straps corroded and holed but still secure

  3. Pass91,131 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    430483163732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail91,131 miles (+4,862)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    317011769380
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass86,269 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,269 miles
    Test number
    109327566773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake disc inner face corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs inner faces corroded

  6. Fail86,267 miles (+2,370)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,267 miles
    Test number
    605787159947
    • MajorBumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted front bumper excessively corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure offside rear filter assembly (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake disc inner face corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs inner faces corroded

  7. Pass83,897 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,897 miles
    Test number
    839809576199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear door badly corroded but still closes securely

  8. Fail83,896 miles (+4,423)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,896 miles
    Test number
    353788064789
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear door badly corroded but still closes securely

  9. Pass79,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,473 miles
    Test number
    974902106783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail79,473 miles (+6,363)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,473 miles
    Test number
    735383142925
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass73,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,110 miles
    Test number
    202989863281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Fail73,110 miles (+3,390)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,110 miles
    Test number
    603951911733
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Lens broken (4.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Clip on fuel filler pipe at tank rusted off (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass69,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,720 miles
    Test number
    410073034785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  14. Fail69,720 miles (+4,323)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,720 miles
    Test number
    506216519791
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades poor (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  15. Pass65,397 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,397 miles
    Test number
    269704568724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  16. Fail65,394 miles (+3,156)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,394 miles
    Test number
    614688654613
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass62,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,238 miles
    Test number
    991065761433
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wiper inop

  18. Fail62,238 miles (+4,187)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,238 miles
    Test number
    420960807361
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wiper inop

  19. Pass58,051 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,051 miles
    Test number
    737655703731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,787 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,787 miles
    Test number
    763966941544
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear differential
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWasher jet partially choked

  21. Fail53,784 miles (+3,089)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,784 miles
    Test number
    516299017930
    • DangerousBall joint has excessive play Offside idler arm end (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Frontmost (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear differential
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWasher jet partially choked

  22. Pass50,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,695 miles
    Test number
    329306844296
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail50,695 miles (+2,505)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,695 miles
    Test number
    625215544242
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail48,190 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,190 miles
    Test number
    385993333297
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass48,190 miles (+1,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,190 miles
    Test number
    808813233277
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass46,492 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,492 miles
    Test number
    695378322207
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  27. Fail46,492 miles (+828)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,492 miles
    Test number
    859558722238
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  28. Pass45,664 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,664 miles
    Test number
    836424021200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail45,660 miles (+3,405)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,660 miles
    Test number
    118802921200
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  30. Pass42,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,255 miles
    Test number
    731374920282
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  31. Fail42,249 miles (+4,167)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    812264920297
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  32. Pass38,082 miles (-295,667)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,082 miles
    Test number
    991185629208
    • NoteSlight oil leak from front diff pinion seal

  33. Pass333,749 miles (+304,971)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    333,749 miles
    Test number
    644007108262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass28,778 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,778 miles
    Test number
    590337597134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass25,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,461 miles
    Test number
    844569816274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V728 MEN

Does V728 MEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V728 MEN is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V728 MEN?
The MOT on V728 MEN is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V728 MEN done?
V728 MEN was recorded at 95,100 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 3,566 miles a year.
Has V728 MEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V728 MEN has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V728 MEN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V728 MEN find?
V728 MEN passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front swivel housing rear ball seal weep; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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