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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

W28 DEFMOT history

W28 DEF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 169,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

W28 DEF grey 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 29 May 2027
Mileage
169,835 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W28 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
6 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W28 DEF was last recorded at 169,835 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 4,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,367 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,468 miles
Average per year
10,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,835 miles
  • 2025 – 165,367 miles
  • 2023 – 151,780 miles
  • 2022 – 141,658 miles
  • 2021 – 134,226 miles
  • 2020 – 129,821 miles
  • 2019 – 111,807 miles
  • 2018 – 87,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,835 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm 3 point mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,835 miles (+4,468)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    169,835 miles
    Test number
    256014493897
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm 3 point mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass165,367 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    165,367 miles
    Test number
    982779250506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail165,354 miles (+239)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,354 miles
    Test number
    587019232641
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass165,115 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    165,115 miles
    Test number
    160927164266
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-Rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake light illuminated when not in use

  5. Fail165,115 miles (+13,335)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,115 miles
    Test number
    131117319221
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-Rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake light illuminated when not in use

  6. Pass151,780 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,780 miles
    Test number
    853232304697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail151,780 miles (+10,122)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,780 miles
    Test number
    191018716367
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass141,658 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,658 miles
    Test number
    162251009466
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail141,658 miles (+7,432)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,658 miles
    Test number
    592590697242
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass134,226 miles (+4,405)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,226 miles
    Test number
    584398113598
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass129,821 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    129,821 miles
    Test number
    137337059325
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  12. Fail129,821 miles (+18,014)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,821 miles
    Test number
    120104141150
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Pass111,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,807 miles
    Test number
    242152869025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,802 miles (+24,126)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,802 miles
    Test number
    491422938268
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass87,676 miles (+460)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,676 miles
    Test number
    488288512288
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Fail87,216 miles9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,216 miles
    Test number
    894526734521
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about W28 DEF

Does W28 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W28 DEF is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on W28 DEF?
The MOT on W28 DEF is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W28 DEF done?
W28 DEF was recorded at 169,835 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 10,456 miles a year.
Has W28 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W28 DEF has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on W28 DEF 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 W28 DEF find?
W28 DEF passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location bar bushes; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm 3 point mounts, and 2 more.

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