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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

X28 LAAMOT history

X28 LAA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 94,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

X28 LAA green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
94,033 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X28 LAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X28 LAA was last recorded at 94,033 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2016: 66,146 miles, lower than 66,546 miles on 17 Dec 2015.

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
94,031 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,033 miles
  • 2024 – 88,470 miles
  • 2023 – 86,113 miles
  • 2021 – 85,487 miles
  • 2020 – 85,286 miles
  • 2019 – 83,653 miles
  • 2018 – 75,737 miles
  • 2016 – 66,146 miles
  • 2015 – 66,546 miles
  • 2014 – 64,943 miles
  • 2013 – 63,325 miles
  • 2012 – 48,665 miles
  • 2011 – 38,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,033 miles
  • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bump stop missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Bump stop missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missingRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,033 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,033 miles
    Test number
    358819576561
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missing

  2. Fail94,031 miles (+5,561)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,031 miles
    Test number
    696725917918
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missing

  3. Pass88,470 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,470 miles
    Test number
    211627730157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,113 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,113 miles
    Test number
    636480161517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,487 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,487 miles
    Test number
    908734896093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,286 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,286 miles
    Test number
    370193076220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,653 miles (+7,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,653 miles
    Test number
    991674155326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front streering box wet

  8. Pass75,737 miles (+9,591)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,737 miles
    Test number
    886767428077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,146 miles
    Test number
    637606963127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail66,146 miles (-400)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,146 miles
    Test number
    180453945315
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass66,546 miles (+1,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,546 miles
    Test number
    545130776671
    • AdvisoryFront Both front hub seals are leaking fluid but not contaminating the braking system.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass64,943 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,943 miles
    Test number
    257346234303
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail64,943 miles (+1,618)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,943 miles
    Test number
    568256334398
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass63,325 miles (+4,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,325 miles
    Test number
    459078833481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass58,646 miles (+9,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,646 miles
    Test number
    247670663025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass48,665 miles (+10,615)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,665 miles
    Test number
    137949662012
    • NoteExhaust system has various areas of corrosion
    • NoteTempory fuel cap

  17. Pass38,050 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,050 miles
    Test number
    127309361453
    • NoteFront and rear pads half worn
    • NoteRear diff leaking

Questions about X28 LAA

Does X28 LAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X28 LAA expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X28 LAA?
The MOT on X28 LAA expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X28 LAA done?
X28 LAA was recorded at 94,033 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 3,906 miles a year.
Has X28 LAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X28 LAA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X28 LAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X28 LAA find?
X28 LAA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm; nearside front bump stop missing; nearside rear bump stop missing, and 2 more.

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