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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

X28 JHHMOT history

X28 JHH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 86,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

X28 JHH 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 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,224 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X28 JHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X28 JHH was last recorded at 86,224 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,892 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
332 miles
Average per year
2,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,224 miles
  • 2025 – 85,892 miles
  • 2024 – 85,670 miles
  • 2023 – 84,436 miles
  • 2022 – 82,613 miles
  • 2021 – 80,850 miles
  • 2020 – 78,410 miles
  • 2019 – 76,767 miles
  • 2017 – 75,649 miles
  • 2016 – 73,609 miles
  • 2015 – 71,346 miles
  • 2014 – 68,807 miles
  • 2013 – 65,936 miles
  • 2012 – 63,231 miles
  • 2011 – 58,571 miles
  • 2010 – 54,587 miles
  • 2008 – 50,872 miles
  • 2007 – 48,193 miles
  • 2006 – 38,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,224 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion showing at nearside front body mounting

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,224 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,224 miles
    Test number
    519628607077
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion showing at nearside front body mounting

  2. Fail86,221 miles (+329)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,221 miles
    Test number
    849671754702
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion showing at nearside front body mounting

  3. Pass85,892 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,892 miles
    Test number
    125093795391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    834182825676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,670 miles (+1,234)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    140727695960
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass84,436 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    84,436 miles
    Test number
    119590528622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,613 miles (+1,763)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,613 miles
    Test number
    351140839981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody mountings showing corrosion not affecting security at this time

  8. Pass80,850 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,850 miles
    Test number
    301672280724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail80,850 miles (+2,440)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,850 miles
    Test number
    839670733251
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass78,410 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,410 miles
    Test number
    760542609690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub oil seal seeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub oil seal seeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear body mounting area corroded not insecure

  11. Fail78,410 miles (+1,643)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,410 miles
    Test number
    527603316463
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub oil seal seeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub oil seal seeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear body mounting area corroded not insecure

  12. Pass76,767 miles (+1,118)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,767 miles
    Test number
    578618693634
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels have a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear body cross member slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  13. Pass75,649 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,649 miles
    Test number
    138910726335
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak swivel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  14. Fail75,649 miles (+2,040)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,649 miles
    Test number
    278252672236
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak swivel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  15. Pass73,609 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,609 miles
    Test number
    474624803600
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak NS swivel
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  16. Fail73,608 miles (+2,262)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,608 miles
    Test number
    886189459183
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak NS swivel
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  17. Pass71,346 miles (+2,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,346 miles
    Test number
    738961467908
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWater leak

  18. Pass68,807 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,807 miles
    Test number
    797013354384
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront bumper corroded

  19. Fail68,807 miles (+2,871)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,807 miles
    Test number
    499292354476
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront bumper corroded

  20. Pass65,936 miles (+2,705)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,936 miles
    Test number
    238443353388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront bumper corroded

  21. Pass63,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,231 miles
    Test number
    559843552374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,231 miles (+2,155)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,231 miles
    Test number
    125253952356
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass61,076 miles (+2,505)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,076 miles
    Test number
    578442712042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  24. Pass58,571 miles (+3,984)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,571 miles
    Test number
    825050411062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear discs slightly corroded

  25. Pass54,587 miles (+3,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,587 miles
    Test number
    930397400092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass50,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,872 miles
    Test number
    364692258373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail50,872 miles (+2,679)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,872 miles
    Test number
    410712058383
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass48,193 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,193 miles
    Test number
    443141057403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,709 miles (+6,645)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,709 miles
    Test number
    871095917087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,064 miles
    Test number
    372749816151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X28 JHH

Does X28 JHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X28 JHH is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X28 JHH?
The MOT on X28 JHH is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X28 JHH done?
X28 JHH was recorded at 86,224 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,445 miles a year.
Has X28 JHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X28 JHH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X28 JHH 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 X28 JHH find?
X28 JHH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; corrosion showing at nearside front body mounting.

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