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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

5936 PJMOT history

5936 PJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

5936 PJ blue 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,135 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5936 PJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

5936 PJ was last recorded at 158,135 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 2,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,777 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,358 miles
Average per year
5,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,135 miles
  • 2024 – 155,777 miles
  • 2023 – 155,732 miles
  • 2020 – 155,468 miles
  • 2019 – 155,366 miles
  • 2018 – 155,079 miles
  • 2017 – 154,544 miles
  • 2016 – 153,867 miles
  • 2015 – 151,864 miles
  • 2014 – 149,576 miles
  • 2013 – 146,405 miles
  • 2012 – 137,532 miles
  • 2011 – 128,697 miles
  • 2010 – 118,602 miles
  • 2009 – 104,852 miles
  • 2008 – 96,885 miles
  • 2007 – 81,130 miles
  • 2006 – 64,155 miles
  • 2005 – 52,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,135 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,135 miles (+2,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,135 miles
    Test number
    566063181598
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,777 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    155,777 miles
    Test number
    437577250217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,732 miles
    Test number
    215502844623
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail155,732 miles (+264)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,732 miles
    Test number
    489530587487
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass155,468 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,468 miles
    Test number
    628776277095
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass155,366 miles (+287)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,366 miles
    Test number
    666088260101
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPrevious welding repairs heavily undersealed
    • AdvisorySurface corossion to underside components

  7. Pass155,079 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,079 miles
    Test number
    800545471332
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axles corroded but not excessivly

  8. Fail155,079 miles (+535)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,079 miles
    Test number
    325871075806
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axles corroded but not excessivly

  9. Pass154,544 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    154,544 miles
    Test number
    111790074271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail154,543 miles (+676)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,543 miles
    Test number
    675321207548
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass153,867 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    153,867 miles
    Test number
    704101250965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

  12. Fail153,859 miles (+1,995)4 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,859 miles
    Test number
    287576650299
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting *2 (6.6.6)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySurface rust/ underseal to underside

  13. Pass151,864 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    151,864 miles
    Test number
    265884555462
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail151,857 miles (+2,281)3 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,857 miles
    Test number
    425368945132
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass149,576 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    149,576 miles
    Test number
    295885754148
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail149,563 miles (+3,158)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,563 miles
    Test number
    969238644119
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass146,405 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    146,405 miles
    Test number
    819049053104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail146,397 miles (+8,865)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,397 miles
    Test number
    857297853110
    • FailureNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass137,532 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    137,532 miles
    Test number
    517940162175
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail137,526 miles (+8,829)1 dangerous7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,526 miles
    Test number
    596312452135
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass128,697 miles (+10,095)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    128,697 miles
    Test number
    225836741448
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass118,602 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    118,602 miles
    Test number
    130996050120
    • NoteBeen coated in underseal

  23. Fail118,602 miles (+13,750)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,602 miles
    Test number
    773686650109
    • Repaired at testFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBeen coated in underseal

  24. Pass104,852 miles (+7,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    104,852 miles
    Test number
    994616649147
    • 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)

  25. Pass96,885 miles (+15,755)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    96,885 miles
    Test number
    324796058103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,130 miles (+16,975)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    81,130 miles
    Test number
    774833747136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,155 miles (+11,746)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    64,155 miles
    Test number
    831766156188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    52,409 miles
    Test number
    544754855160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail52,409 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,409 miles
    Test number
    504231855119
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about 5936 PJ

What vehicle is registration 5936 PJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5936 PJ on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. 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 5936 PJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5936 PJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 5936 PJ?
The MOT on 5936 PJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5936 PJ done?
5936 PJ was recorded at 158,135 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,146 miles a year.
Has 5936 PJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5936 PJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on 5936 PJ 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 5936 PJ find?
5936 PJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis; offside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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