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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

W228 MDVMOT history

W228 MDV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

W228 MDV red 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 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
122,335 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 MDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 MDV was last recorded at 122,335 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,319 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
4,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,335 miles
  • 2025 – 121,444 miles
  • 2024 – 120,144 miles
  • 2023 – 117,517 miles
  • 2022 – 114,753 miles
  • 2021 – 112,315 miles
  • 2020 – 110,405 miles
  • 2019 – 107,366 miles
  • 2018 – 104,666 miles
  • 2017 – 101,669 miles
  • 2016 – 97,997 miles
  • 2015 – 93,414 miles
  • 2014 – 89,497 miles
  • 2013 – 85,707 miles
  • 2012 – 78,896 miles
  • 2011 – 71,288 miles
  • 2010 – 63,287 miles
  • 2009 – 55,257 miles
  • 2008 – 46,677 miles
  • 2007 – 38,172 miles
  • 2006 – 29,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,335 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,335 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    122,335 miles
    Test number
    421969586350
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing inner edge

  2. Fail122,319 miles (+875)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,319 miles
    Test number
    172284305154
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing inner edge

  3. Pass121,444 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,444 miles
    Test number
    117673926316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,144 miles (+2,627)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,144 miles
    Test number
    581392009278
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward track rod end rubber boot cracking deteriorating . (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end rubber boot from steering box to drag link cracking deteriorating . (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass117,517 miles (+2,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,517 miles
    Test number
    592351409905
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has a slight oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch to bulk head has corrosion marked with yellow chalk .

  6. Pass114,753 miles (+2,438)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,753 miles
    Test number
    908415318731
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward track rod end rubber boot deteriorating . (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated antiroll bar link rod ball joint rubber boot deteriorating cracking . (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward track rod end rubber boot cracking deteriorating . (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail has corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced part of chassis rail has corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass112,315 miles (+1,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,315 miles
    Test number
    714327473129
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear upper differential ball join rubber boot split

  8. Pass110,405 miles (+3,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,405 miles
    Test number
    730159607345
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have age related cracking 265/75r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass107,366 miles (+2,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,366 miles
    Test number
    509521562937
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball join on steering drop arm has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass104,666 miles (+2,997)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,666 miles
    Test number
    990459755911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,669 miles (+3,672)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,669 miles
    Test number
    320275576870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,997 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,997 miles
    Test number
    955563199873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,414 miles (+3,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,414 miles
    Test number
    255951575062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass89,497 miles (+3,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,497 miles
    Test number
    778717274022
    • AdvisoryCentre Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass85,707 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,707 miles
    Test number
    106203373416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,698 miles (+6,802)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,698 miles
    Test number
    445582173078
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass78,896 miles (+7,608)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,896 miles
    Test number
    999703462012
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer edge cracking

  18. Pass71,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,288 miles
    Test number
    129876861453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,288 miles (+8,001)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,288 miles
    Test number
    208696361065
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall perished

  20. Pass63,287 miles (+8,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,287 miles
    Test number
    742515060046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass55,257 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,257 miles
    Test number
    541041179011
    • NoteN/s front tyre inner sidewall excesively perished
    • NoteN/s sphere slight oil leak
    • NoteParking brake travel nearing stop

  22. Fail55,257 miles (+8,580)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,257 miles
    Test number
    261881179027
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteN/s front tyre inner sidewall excesively perished
    • NoteN/s sphere slight oil leak
    • NoteParking brake travel nearing stop

  23. Pass46,677 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,677 miles
    Test number
    732190488020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,172 miles
    Test number
    682298077089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,171 miles (+8,999)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,171 miles
    Test number
    283458377043
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  26. Pass29,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,172 miles
    Test number
    623315756068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W228 MDV

Does W228 MDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W228 MDV is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on W228 MDV?
The MOT on W228 MDV is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W228 MDV done?
W228 MDV was recorded at 122,335 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,522 miles a year.
Has W228 MDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 MDV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on W228 MDV 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 W228 MDV find?
W228 MDV passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; all 4 tyres wearing inner edge.

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