Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

V88 DEFMOT history

V88 DEF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 29,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

V88 DEF black 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 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
29,660 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
Get reminders for V88 DEF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V88 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 DEF was last recorded at 29,660 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 8,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2022: 5,797 miles, lower than 95,825 miles on 15 Oct 2021.

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
21,403 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,660 miles
  • 2025 – 21,403 miles
  • 2024 – 17,598 miles
  • 2023 – 11,644 miles
  • 2022 – 5,797 miles
  • 2021 – 95,825 miles
  • 2020 – 87,462 miles
  • 2019 – 77,119 miles
  • 2018 – 67,558 miles
  • 2017 – 60,921 miles
  • 2016 – 50,292 miles
  • 2015 – 47,504 miles
  • 2014 – 31,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,660 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,660 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    29,660 miles
    Test number
    596919912597
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail29,660 miles (+8,257)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,660 miles
    Test number
    424120041066
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass21,403 miles (+3,805)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    21,403 miles
    Test number
    651703504964
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass17,598 miles (+5,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    17,598 miles
    Test number
    159060829949
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass11,644 miles (+5,847)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    11,644 miles
    Test number
    895229380585
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth main brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

  6. Pass5,797 miles (-90,028)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    5,797 miles
    Test number
    316346360811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,825 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,825 miles
    Test number
    370770292779
    • AdvisoryFront axle oil leak

  8. Fail95,825 miles (+8,363)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,825 miles
    Test number
    302669779937
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront axle oil leak

  9. Pass87,462 miles (+10,343)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,462 miles
    Test number
    970465961357
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive axle pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  10. Pass77,119 miles (+9,561)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,119 miles
    Test number
    510151326079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,558 miles (+6,637)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,558 miles
    Test number
    123830294165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,921 miles (+10,629)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,921 miles
    Test number
    479773663477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,292 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,292 miles
    Test number
    110890222410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,269 miles (+2,765)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,269 miles
    Test number
    223214154622
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  15. Pass47,504 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,504 miles
    Test number
    315982115236
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damage to os rear of vehicle

  16. Fail47,504 miles (+1,857)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,504 miles
    Test number
    765789305220
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant level very low
    • NoteSlight damage to os rear of vehicle

  17. Pass45,647 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,647 miles
    Test number
    416273635030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWindscreen stone damaged

  18. Fail45,647 miles (+14,487)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,647 miles
    Test number
    578453135098
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWindscreen stone damaged

  19. Pass31,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,160 miles
    Test number
    666969424075
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V88 DEF

Does V88 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V88 DEF is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V88 DEF?
The MOT on V88 DEF is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V88 DEF done?
V88 DEF was recorded at 29,660 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026.
Has V88 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 DEF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V88 DEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V88 DEF find?
V88 DEF passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all V88D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.