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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

Y28 DEFMOT history

Y28 DEF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 57,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

Y28 DEF black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
57,997 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y28 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
2010
First used
17 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y28 DEF was last recorded at 57,997 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 3,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,739 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,258 miles
Average per year
3,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,997 miles
  • 2025 – 54,739 miles
  • 2024 – 53,346 miles
  • 2023 – 50,857 miles
  • 2022 – 48,732 miles
  • 2021 – 48,050 miles
  • 2020 – 43,849 miles
  • 2019 – 38,237 miles
  • 2018 – 35,915 miles
  • 2017 – 29,683 miles
  • 2016 – 25,667 miles
  • 2015 – 18,893 miles
  • 2014 – 15,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,997 miles
  • MinorUpper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryManufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes
  • AdvisoryHand brake drum shows signs of gear box seal leak

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.

  • Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,997 miles (+3,258)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,997 miles
    Test number
    859355034956
    • MinorUpper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryManufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes
    • AdvisoryHand brake drum shows signs of gear box seal leak

  2. Pass54,739 miles (+1,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    54,739 miles
    Test number
    762304085654
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

  3. Pass53,346 miles (+2,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,346 miles
    Test number
    982796933495
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components
    • AdvisoryTransfer box leaking poss on hand brake shoes

  4. Pass50,857 miles (+2,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,857 miles
    Test number
    933285122078
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

  5. Pass48,732 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    48,732 miles
    Test number
    343612019559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,050 miles (+4,201)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,050 miles
    Test number
    702764776345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,849 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,849 miles
    Test number
    495773782853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail43,848 miles (+5,611)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,848 miles
    Test number
    970784327449
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass38,237 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,237 miles
    Test number
    146666942031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,586 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    37,586 miles
    Test number
    249659041710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,915 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,915 miles
    Test number
    193025054263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,905 miles (+6,222)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,905 miles
    Test number
    157875681510
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not reaching screen (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear mud gaurd and bracket broken insucure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass29,683 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,683 miles
    Test number
    644692817481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,667 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,667 miles
    Test number
    398287109742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,893 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    18,893 miles
    Test number
    446742675094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    15,295 miles
    Test number
    176219364090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail15,295 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,295 miles
    Test number
    566799964054
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Questions about Y28 DEF

Does Y28 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y28 DEF is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y28 DEF?
The MOT on Y28 DEF is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y28 DEF done?
Y28 DEF was recorded at 57,997 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 3,592 miles a year.
Has Y28 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y28 DEF has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on Y28 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 Y28 DEF find?
Y28 DEF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2; manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection., and 3 more.

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