Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
5831 WWMOT history
5831 WW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,520 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 108,520 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,222 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 5831 WW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 13 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
5831 WW was last recorded at 108,520 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 2,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Oct 2010: 72,824 miles, lower than 662,225 miles on 15 Oct 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 106,343 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,177 miles
- Average per year
- 3,222 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 108,520 miles
- 2024 – 106,343 miles
- 2023 – 103,856 miles
- 2022 – 101,962 miles
- 2021 – 100,229 miles
- 2020 – 99,790 miles
- 2019 – 99,044 miles
- 2018 – 97,813 miles
- 2017 – 97,156 miles
- 2016 – 95,648 miles
- 2015 – 93,731 miles
- 2014 – 90,159 miles
- 2013 – 86,563 miles
- 2011 – 80,270 miles
- 2010 – 72,824 miles
- 2009 – 662,225 miles
- 2008 – 59,217 miles
- 2007 – 51,554 miles
- 2006 – 46,880 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,520 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2009
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Fuel filter cover missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
28 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,520 miles (+2,177)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 108,520 miles
- Test number
- 995568911308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,343 miles (+2,487)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 106,343 miles
- Test number
- 361691775517
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass103,856 miles (+1,894)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 103,856 miles
- Test number
- 350007767674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,962 miles (+1,733)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 101,962 miles
- Test number
- 608390474652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,229 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 100,229 miles
- Test number
- 986742593063
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail100,229 miles (+439)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,229 miles
- Test number
- 349999519785
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel hose insecure Fuel filter housing insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass99,790 miles (+746)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 99,790 miles
- Test number
- 281505519343
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,044 miles (+1,231)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 99,044 miles
- Test number
- 394195975525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,813 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 97,813 miles
- Test number
- 755695928635
- AdvisoryFuel filter cover missing
Fail97,813 miles (+657)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,813 miles
- Test number
- 683345910573
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filter cover missing
Pass97,156 miles (+1,508)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 97,156 miles
- Test number
- 796786857634
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cracked and perished on sidewalls and in tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass95,648 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 95,648 miles
- Test number
- 322982580506
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)
Fail95,644 miles (+1,913)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,644 miles
- Test number
- 387651529761
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)
Pass93,731 miles (+3,572)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 93,731 miles
- Test number
- 205880785447
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass90,159 miles (+3,596)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 90,159 miles
- Test number
- 298059084153
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/S/FRONT SIDE WALL RUBBER ON KERB
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass86,563 miles (+6,293)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 86,563 miles
- Test number
- 525014713231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,270 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 80,270 miles
- Test number
- 715742701372
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteN/s mirror cracked
Fail80,270 miles (+7,446)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,270 miles
- Test number
- 629809691280
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteN/s mirror cracked
Pass72,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 72,824 miles
- Test number
- 252233990269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,824 miles (-589,401)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,824 miles
- Test number
- 282052790236
- FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass662,225 miles (+596,005)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 662,225 miles
- Test number
- 304978289240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,220 miles (+7,003)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,220 miles
- Test number
- 341107189231
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass59,217 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 59,217 miles
- Test number
- 651378488228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,217 miles (+7,663)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,217 miles
- Test number
- 381588288449
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass51,554 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 51,554 miles
- Test number
- 800725697251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,551 miles (+4,671)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,551 miles
- Test number
- 673685397293
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass46,880 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 46,880 miles
- Test number
- 310869596267
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail46,880 miles3 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,880 miles
- Test number
- 644379596256
- DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- DangerousOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Questions about 5831 WW
- What vehicle is registration 5831 WW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 5831 WW on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Oct 1999. 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 5831 WW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5831 WW is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 5831 WW?
- The MOT on 5831 WW is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 5831 WW done?
- 5831 WW was recorded at 108,520 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 3,222 miles a year.
- Has 5831 WW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 5831 WW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on 5831 WW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 5831 WW find?
- 5831 WW passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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