LAND ROVER DEFENDER B28ESY has 19 MOTs

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This 1988 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 98,910 miles 10 months ago on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 12:51.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

B28ESY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 202698,910 MI
FAILED3RD NOVEMBER 202598,910 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH MARCH 20226TH MARCH 202396,040 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 20211ST FEBRUARY 202293,503 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Prop Shaft Joint Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH JULY 201926TH JANUARY 202189,965 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Fuel Leak On Fuel Pump
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Hub Slight Play
PASSED24TH JULY 201826TH JULY 201986,529 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH JULY 201726TH JULY 201886,387 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
FAILED30TH JUNE 201786,346 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake Operation Grabbing Severely (3.7.c.3b)
  2. FAIL - Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam Both (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Out Rigger (2.4.a.3)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Out Rigger (2.4.a.3)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  10. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.c.1b)
PASSED22ND JUNE 201624TH JUNE 201785,595 MI
PASSED25TH JUNE 201524TH JUNE 201684,886 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 201120TH DECEMBER 201284,848 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Bind On Front Brakes
  5. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Fouling Body
  6. USER ENTERED - Front N/s Hub Oil Leak
FAILED20TH DECEMBER 201184,829 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Brake Cable Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  5. FAIL - Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  9. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  13. USER ENTERED - Slight Bind On Front Brakes
  14. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Fouling Body
  15. USER ENTERED - Front N/s Hub Oil Leak
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 201184,084 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Master Cylinder/servo Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (3.6.c.3)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  10. FAIL - Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  12. ADVISORY - Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  15. USER ENTERED - Nearside Bulkhead And A Posts Corroded And Holed
  16. USER ENTERED - Chassis Heavily Corroded All Over But Does Not Hole Using Finger And Thumb Pressure Or By Using Corrosion Assesment Tool
FAILED3RD JULY 200984,729 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Panhard Rod Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Panhard Rod Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
FAILED22ND JUNE 200984,686 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Seat Belt Damaged Sufficient To Obstruct Correct Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  2. FAIL - Lower Steering Column Universal Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.5)
  3. FAIL - Rear Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Body Or Chassis Has An Unsatisfactory Modification, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Body Or Chassis Has An Unsatisfactory Modification, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  12. USER ENTERED - Battery Insecure
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 200722ND OCTOBER 200883,515 MI
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 200783,515 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Inner Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  2. FAIL - Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 200615TH OCTOBER 200781,327 MI
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 200681,316 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Outer Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B28ESY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 58% | MOT Failure Rate: 42%

B28ESY MOT Comments

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B28ESY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 98,910 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,673 miles

B28ESY FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration B28ESY was manufactured on Friday 30th December 1988 so it is currently 38 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 98,910 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 2,673 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B28ESY has a 58% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 33 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 41 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does B28ESY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 B28ESY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B28ESY Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 B28ESY does have Tax. Read more

When does B28ESY Tax expire?

The current Tax for B28ESY will expire in 2 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B28ESY MOT expire?

The current MOT for B28ESY will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 3rd November 2026. Read more

When did B28ESY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B28ESY was on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 12:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B28ESY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for B28ESY we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B28ESY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for B28ESY we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 58% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B28ESY?

B28ESY is registered as a 1988 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has B28ESY done?

The odometer reading for B28ESY at the last MOT in November 2025 was 98,910 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,673 miles per year. Read more

How old is B28ESY?

The vehicle B28ESY was manufactured in 1988 so it is currently 38 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 6th December 1988. Read more

What colour is B28ESY?

The official colour of B28ESY is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does B28ESY have?

B28ESY has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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