Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
5172 MPMOT history
5172 MP is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,306 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 102,306 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 935 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 5172 MP
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 27 Apr 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
5172 MP was last recorded at 102,306 miles on 21 May 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,248 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 58 miles
- Average per year
- 935 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,306 miles
- 2025 – 102,248 miles
- 2024 – 102,074 miles
- 2022 – 101,396 miles
- 2021 – 100,617 miles
- 2020 – 100,254 miles
- 2019 – 99,707 miles
- 2018 – 99,311 miles
- 2017 – 98,498 miles
- 2016 – 97,737 miles
- 2014 – 96,292 miles
- 2013 – 95,421 miles
- 2012 – 94,082 miles
- 2011 – 93,610 miles
- 2010 – 91,388 miles
- 2009 – 90,249 miles
- 2008 – 90,176 miles
- 2007 – 87,190 miles
- 2006 – 83,757 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,306 miles
- AdvisoryAdvise o/s body mount under drivers seat corroded but not seriously weakened
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.
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play in engine compartment
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,306 miles (+58)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 102,306 miles
- Test number
- 114669865598
- AdvisoryAdvise o/s body mount under drivers seat corroded but not seriously weakened
Pass102,248 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 102,248 miles
- Test number
- 919081347156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,240 miles (+166)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,240 miles
- Test number
- 841597572521
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Pass102,074 miles (+678)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 102,074 miles
- Test number
- 581719551941
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDASH BOARD WARNING LIGHTS INTERACTION /MAIN BEAM TELL TALE DIM
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS UNDERSIDE LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySCREEN WASH JET DEFECTIVE
- AdvisorySTEERING DAMPER BUSHES WORN
Pass101,396 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 101,396 miles
- Test number
- 403317026749
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play in engine compartment (2.2.2 (c))
Fail101,387 miles (+770)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,387 miles
- Test number
- 692370955343
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play in engine compartment (2.2.2 (c))
Pass100,617 miles (+363)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 100,617 miles
- Test number
- 818543152393
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded FRONTS+REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryREVERSE LAMP NOT WORKING
Pass100,254 miles (+547)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 100,254 miles
- Test number
- 537009347981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,707 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 99,707 miles
- Test number
- 760210527695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,701 miles (+390)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,701 miles
- Test number
- 750724760538
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated oil leak from axle (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorSuspension rod insecurely attached front axle stabilizer axle end bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass99,311 miles (+813)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 99,311 miles
- Test number
- 574676662429
- AdvisoryUNDER SEAT BATTERY COMPARTMENT CORRODED/ BATTERY MAY BE INSECURE FURTHER INSPECTION ADVISED
Pass98,498 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 98,498 miles
- Test number
- 746280882043
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass98,498 miles (+761)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 98,498 miles
- Test number
- 572413125169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,737 miles (+1,445)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 97,737 miles
- Test number
- 947036211999
- AdvisoryADVISE EXHAUST CORRODING AROUND HANGERS
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass96,292 miles (+871)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 96,292 miles
- Test number
- 146652164236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,421 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 95,421 miles
- Test number
- 747653183248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,420 miles (+1,338)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,420 miles
- Test number
- 539862183294
- FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass94,082 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 94,082 miles
- Test number
- 559424342167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,056 miles (+446)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,056 miles
- Test number
- 867492142119
- FailureRear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,610 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 93,610 miles
- Test number
- 306850531113
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBoth pinion oil seals leaking
Fail93,598 miles (+2,210)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,598 miles
- Test number
- 947269521128
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBoth pinion oil seals leaking
Pass91,388 miles (+1,139)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 91,388 miles
- Test number
- 540283760021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,249 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 90,249 miles
- Test number
- 134420179030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,176 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,176 miles
- Test number
- 461468348219
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,176 miles (+2,986)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 90,176 miles
- Test number
- 674468848230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,190 miles (+3,433)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 87,190 miles
- Test number
- 884795507201
- NoteAdvise corrosion to nearside chassis leg
- NoteAdvise nearside drag link dust cover split
Pass83,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 83,757 miles
- Test number
- 330372906236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 5172 MP
- What vehicle is registration 5172 MP currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 5172 MP on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Apr 1993. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 5172 MP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5172 MP is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 5172 MP?
- The MOT on 5172 MP is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 5172 MP done?
- 5172 MP was recorded at 102,306 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 935 miles a year.
- Has 5172 MP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 5172 MP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on 5172 MP 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 5172 MP find?
- 5172 MP passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: advise o/s body mount under drivers seat corroded but not seriously weakened.
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