LAND ROVER DEFENDER P28SDL has 30 MOTs

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This 1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 177,839 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 15:10.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Monday 9th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

P28SDL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 2026177,839 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Front Lower Inner Wheel Arches Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Chassis Crossmember Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Radius Arm Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play All Wheel Bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Chassis Has Some Minor Surface Corrosion
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2025177,662 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  5. ADVISORY - Front Lower Inner Wheel Arches Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Chassis Crossmember Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Radius Arm Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play All Wheel Bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Chassis Has Some Minor Surface Corrosion
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 20249TH NOVEMBER 2025172,953 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Multiple Leak Around Engine And Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Level Low
  3. ADVISORY - Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Arm From Steering Box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play All W.bearings Have Some Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Radius Arm Front Bushes Have Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Radius Arm Front Bushes Have Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 2024172,924 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Multiple Leak Around Engine And Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Level Low
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Arm From Steering Box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play All W.bearings Have Some Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Radius Arm Front Bushes Have Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Radius Arm Front Bushes Have Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit Plate Limit - 1.94 (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20239TH NOVEMBER 2024170,656 MI
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 2023170,644 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  2. ADVISORY - Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20216TH OCTOBER 2022167,769 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 2021167,763 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Seat Belt Missing Parts Missing (7.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 202025TH SEPTEMBER 2021164,902 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush All (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 201925TH SEPTEMBER 2020162,484 MI
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 201818TH SEPTEMBER 2019159,455 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Top Bush Slight Play
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201718TH SEPTEMBER 2018156,855 MI
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 201610TH SEPTEMBER 2017155,586 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201510TH SEPTEMBER 2016154,077 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush All (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20141ST SEPTEMBER 2015151,056 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED30TH AUGUST 2014151,056 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  3. FAIL - Rear Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED11TH JULY 201310TH JULY 2014142,813 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)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED21ST MARCH 201220TH MARCH 2013137,547 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  2. USER ENTERED - Steering Damper Slightly Damp
FAILED13TH MARCH 2012137,519 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Seat Belt Locking Mechanism Does Not Secure Or Release (5.2.5a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  6. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Delaminated (6.3.1d)
  7. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Delaminated (6.3.1d)
  8. FAIL - Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  9. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 201116TH FEBRUARY 2012128,594 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20101ST AUGUST 2011121,675 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Juddering Slightly (3.7.a.2b)
FAILED2ND AUGUST 2010121,675 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecure (2.4.g.1)
  4. FAIL - Centre Front Seat Belt Has A Cut Which Has Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Juddering Slightly (3.7.a.2b)
PASSED25TH JUNE 200924TH JUNE 2010103,527 MI
FAILED24TH JUNE 2009103,257 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Excessively Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED31ST MAY 200830TH MAY 200993,612 MI
FAILED30TH MAY 200893,612 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED30TH JULY 200729TH JULY 200888,954 MI
FAILED30TH JULY 200788,954 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Statutory Seat Belt Missing (5.1.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED10TH JULY 200677,117 MI
 
  1. PRS - Inner Front Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. PRS - Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED10TH JULY 20069TH JULY 200777,117 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P28SDL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

P28SDL MOT Comments

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P28SDL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 177,839 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,132 miles

P28SDL FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration P28SDL was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 177,839 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 6,132 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P28SDL has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 73 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 7 Major, 1 Dangerous and 25 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 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does P28SDL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 P28SDL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P28SDL Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 P28SDL does have Tax. Read more

When does P28SDL Tax expire?

The current Tax for P28SDL will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. 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 P28SDL MOT expire?

The current MOT for P28SDL will expire in 6 months on Monday 9th November 2026. Read more

When did P28SDL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P28SDL was on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 15:10. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P28SDL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for P28SDL we can see 19 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 P28SDL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for P28SDL we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P28SDL?

P28SDL is registered as a 1996 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has P28SDL done?

The odometer reading for P28SDL at the last MOT in October 2025 was 177,839 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 6,132 miles per year. Read more

How old is P28SDL?

The vehicle P28SDL was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st August 1996. Read more

What colour is P28SDL?

The official colour of P28SDL is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does P28SDL have?

P28SDL has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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