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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

Y28 LEMMOT history

Y28 LEM is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 155,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

Y28 LEM grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
155,536 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y28 LEM
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
13 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y28 LEM was last recorded at 155,536 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,517 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
14,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,536 miles
  • 2024 – 141,271 miles
  • 2023 – 126,934 miles
  • 2022 – 109,381 miles
  • 2021 – 95,667 miles
  • 2020 – 77,115 miles
  • 2019 – 61,007 miles
  • 2018 – 46,845 miles
  • 2017 – 39,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,536 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,536 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    155,536 miles
    Test number
    103284043056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,517 miles (+14,246)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,517 miles
    Test number
    455373152865
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft likely to become detached Universal joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass141,271 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,271 miles
    Test number
    900150302099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,251 miles (+14,317)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,251 miles
    Test number
    676082405510
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass126,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,934 miles
    Test number
    780850826077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,934 miles (+17,553)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,934 miles
    Test number
    337014484334
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass109,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,381 miles
    Test number
    972505931333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,381 miles (+13,714)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,381 miles
    Test number
    740519533708
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass95,667 miles (+18,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,667 miles
    Test number
    491748491694
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass77,115 miles (+16,108)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,115 miles
    Test number
    796946763777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,007 miles (+14,162)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,007 miles
    Test number
    336459367804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass46,845 miles (+7,699)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,845 miles
    Test number
    443072212821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    39,146 miles
    Test number
    541434182970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y28 LEM

Does Y28 LEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y28 LEM is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y28 LEM?
The MOT on Y28 LEM is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y28 LEM done?
Y28 LEM was recorded at 155,536 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 14,494 miles a year.
Has Y28 LEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y28 LEM has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y28 LEM 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 LEM find?
Y28 LEM passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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