N88FUN - LAND ROVER DEFENDER
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 19 days ago
The Land Rover Defender, often simply referred to as the Defender, is an iconic British off-road vehicle renowned for its rugged durability and exceptional capability. Manufactured by Land Rover, a brand with a rich history dating back to 1948, the Defender has become a symbol of adventure and resilience. Introduced in 1983 and continuously evolved, the latest models feature advanced technology alongside traditional off-road prowess. Core features include a robust chassis, impressive ground clearance, and sophisticated four-wheel-drive systems, making it a favourite among explorers and professionals alike. Its distinctive design and reputation for reliability have cemented its status as a true legend in the world of utility vehicles.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
This 2010 Land Rover Defender (registration N88FUN) is a black diesel vehicle with a 2401cc engine. It has a current MOT valid until March 2026, with the latest test conducted in February 2025. The vehicle has covered 105,361 miles and is taxed. Notable advisories from the latest MOT include oil and axle swivel ball joint fluid leaks, split stabilizer bar dust covers, and corrosion on all four brake pipes. The rear load area was full during inspection, limiting seatbelt assessment. No serious or dangerous issues are reported.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
12
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 20 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,361 mi
Expires: 06 March 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel ball joint fluid leak
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Axle swivel ball joint fluid leak
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer stabilizer bar ball joint dust cover splitting
- Advisory Offside Front Outer stabilizer bar ball joint dust cover splitting
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear load area full not enabling full seatbelt inspection
Passed - 28 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,247 mi
Expires: 06 March 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel joint fluid leak
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint fluid leak
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer ball joint stabilizer ball joint end dust covers perishing
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 28 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,247 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel joint fluid leak
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint fluid leak
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer ball joint stabilizer ball joint end dust covers perishing
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 07 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,361 mi
Expires: 06 March 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front stabilizer ball joint end boot split
Failed - 07 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,361 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front stabilizer ball joint end boot split
Failed - 21 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,354 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt stabilizer end joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 18 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,445 mi
Expires: 21 November 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Engine oil leak
- Advisory Nearside Front Axle Swivel seal leaking
- Advisory Offside Front Axle Swivel seal leaking
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Failed - 18 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,545 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Engine oil leak
- Advisory Nearside Front Axle Swivel seal leaking
- Advisory Offside Front Axle Swivel seal leaking
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Passed - 17 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,319 mi
Expires: 21 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front grill missing & damage to A/C condenser
- Advisory Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Damp around fuel tank, unable to smell fuel
Passed - 20 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,481 mi
Expires: 21 November 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Failed - 18 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,480 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Passed - 22 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,294 mi
Expires: 21 November 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to center of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Failed - 19 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,293 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to center of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Passed - 01 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,804 mi
Expires: 18 November 2018
Failed - 27 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,370 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory various oil leaks
- Advisory n/s/f tyre 3mm
- Advisory o/s/f tyre on legal limit
Passed - 07 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,395 mi
Expires: 18 November 2017
Failed - 04 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,395 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Inner surface of rear brake discs pitted/corroded
Passed - 03 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,397 mi
Expires: 18 November 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed - 19 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,884 mi
Expires: 18 November 2015
Failed - 19 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,884 mi
Passed - 03 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,465 mi
Expires: 02 October 2014
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for N88FUN?
The MOT expires on 06 March 2026.
What is the tax status of N88FUN?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2025.
What are the specifications of N88FUN?
This is a 2010 LAND ROVER DEFENDER in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 2401cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of N88FUN?
This vehicle produces 0 g/km of CO2 emissions.