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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

5911 ACMOT history

5911 AC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 19,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

5911 AC red 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 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
19,033 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
5911 AC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5911 AC was last recorded at 19,033 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 7,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2023: 35 miles, lower than 194,088 miles on 28 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
11,714 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,033 miles
  • 2025 – 11,714 miles
  • 2024 – 6,501 miles
  • 2023 – 35 miles
  • 2022 – 194,088 miles
  • 2021 – 192,823 miles
  • 2020 – 192,001 miles
  • 2019 – 185,708 miles
  • 2018 – 179,343 miles
  • 2017 – 173,572 miles
  • 2016 – 164,517 miles
  • 2015 – 161,897 miles
  • 2014 – 156,000 miles
  • 2013 – 149,813 miles
  • 2012 – 145,729 miles
  • 2011 – 136,542 miles
  • 2010 – 130,242 miles
  • 2009 – 126,724 miles
  • 2008 – 122,759 miles
  • 2007 – 118,783 miles
  • 2006 – 103,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,033 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,033 miles (+7,319)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    19,033 miles
    Test number
    380527429055
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass11,714 miles (+5,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    11,714 miles
    Test number
    541691829582
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has unecessary free travel.

  3. Pass6,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    6,501 miles
    Test number
    231987049773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail6,501 miles (+6,466)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,501 miles
    Test number
    364329375738
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass35 miles (-194,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    35 miles
    Test number
    898252051950
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass194,088 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    194,088 miles
    Test number
    496506126199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass192,823 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    192,823 miles
    Test number
    614755478973
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail192,823 miles (+822)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,823 miles
    Test number
    546553595816
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass192,001 miles (+6,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    192,001 miles
    Test number
    207856123545
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass185,708 miles (+6,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    185,708 miles
    Test number
    842814816507
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR AXLE / DIFF UPPER BALL JOINT DUST COVER DETERIORATED

  11. Pass179,343 miles (+5,771)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    179,343 miles
    Test number
    471256363425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass173,572 miles (+9,055)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    173,572 miles
    Test number
    577584518912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass164,517 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    164,517 miles
    Test number
    461138838671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail161,897 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,897 miles
    Test number
    166984285445
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear seat belt araes corroded and holed / no rear seats fitted

  15. Pass161,897 miles (+5,897)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    161,897 miles
    Test number
    735924285009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear seat belt araes corroded and holed / no rear seats fitted

  16. Pass156,000 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    156,000 miles
    Test number
    568635184031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass149,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    149,813 miles
    Test number
    119214693497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail149,802 miles (+4,073)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,802 miles
    Test number
    245144093033
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  19. Pass145,729 miles (+9,187)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    145,729 miles
    Test number
    988622702161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass136,542 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    136,542 miles
    Test number
    986066091034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass130,242 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    130,242 miles
    Test number
    482855280040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass126,724 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    126,724 miles
    Test number
    561829589090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail122,759 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,759 miles
    Test number
    803805118147
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass122,759 miles (+3,976)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    122,759 miles
    Test number
    982615118191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass118,783 miles (+15,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    118,783 miles
    Test number
    102231147164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass103,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    103,258 miles
    Test number
    263998036451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5911 AC

What vehicle is registration 5911 AC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5911 AC on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 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 5911 AC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5911 AC is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5911 AC?
The MOT on 5911 AC is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5911 AC done?
5911 AC was recorded at 19,033 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026.
Has 5911 AC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5911 AC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 5911 AC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 5911 AC find?
5911 AC passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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