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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

5596 PEMOT history

5596 PE is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 151,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

5596 PE silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,019 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5596 PE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

5596 PE was last recorded at 151,019 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 4,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,373 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,646 miles
Average per year
6,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,019 miles
  • 2024 – 146,373 miles
  • 2023 – 140,541 miles
  • 2022 – 136,357 miles
  • 2021 – 136,081 miles
  • 2020 – 135,882 miles
  • 2016 – 135,770 miles
  • 2015 – 135,521 miles
  • 2014 – 122,899 miles
  • 2013 – 108,306 miles
  • 2012 – 89,453 miles
  • 2011 – 73,667 miles
  • 2010 – 55,885 miles
  • 2009 – 44,649 miles
  • 2008 – 36,199 miles
  • 2007 – 28,557 miles
  • 2006 – 24,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,019 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,019 miles
    Test number
    535994537972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,019 miles (+4,646)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,019 miles
    Test number
    814874983930
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass146,373 miles (+5,832)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,373 miles
    Test number
    861056371647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,541 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,541 miles
    Test number
    873188291856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,357 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,357 miles
    Test number
    394921966634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,081 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,081 miles
    Test number
    133612516800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,882 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,882 miles
    Test number
    508882666018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,770 miles (+249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    135,770 miles
    Test number
    803073942936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  9. Pass135,521 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    135,521 miles
    Test number
    589719915262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  10. Fail135,512 miles (+12,613)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,512 miles
    Test number
    675545515294
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  11. Pass122,899 miles (+14,593)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,899 miles
    Test number
    148602804373
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  12. Pass108,306 miles (+18,853)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,306 miles
    Test number
    815123053325
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  13. Pass89,453 miles (+15,786)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,453 miles
    Test number
    937513732343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,667 miles (+17,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    206913631360
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass55,885 miles (+11,236)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,885 miles
    Test number
    673495530356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,649 miles (+8,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,649 miles
    Test number
    823594139352
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  17. Pass36,199 miles (+7,642)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,199 miles
    Test number
    362641788243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,557 miles (+4,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,557 miles
    Test number
    633576127268
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass24,394 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,394 miles
    Test number
    170055956264
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail24,384 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,384 miles
    Test number
    811144956272
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about 5596 PE

What vehicle is registration 5596 PE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5596 PE on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Sept 2001. 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 5596 PE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5596 PE is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 5596 PE?
The MOT on 5596 PE is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5596 PE done?
5596 PE was recorded at 151,019 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 6,620 miles a year.
Has 5596 PE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5596 PE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 5596 PE 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 5596 PE find?
5596 PE passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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