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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

5 PUGMOT history

5 PUG is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 48,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

5 PUG black 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 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
48,850 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5 PUG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5 PUG was last recorded at 48,850 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,841 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,850 miles
  • 2024 – 48,442 miles
  • 2022 – 47,192 miles
  • 2021 – 46,994 miles
  • 2019 – 46,898 miles
  • 2018 – 46,755 miles
  • 2016 – 46,665 miles
  • 2015 – 45,692 miles
  • 2014 – 43,910 miles
  • 2013 – 42,091 miles
  • 2012 – 39,256 miles
  • 2011 – 38,360 miles
  • 2010 – 36,049 miles
  • 2009 – 33,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,850 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,850 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    48,850 miles
    Test number
    117115368430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  2. Fail48,841 miles (+399)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,841 miles
    Test number
    922331747622
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass48,442 miles (+738)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    48,442 miles
    Test number
    282571674053
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass47,704 miles (+512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    47,704 miles
    Test number
    540173042996
    • 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))

  5. Pass47,192 miles (+198)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,192 miles
    Test number
    291993296019
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall 235/85-16 A/T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass46,994 miles (+96)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,994 miles
    Test number
    949952473741
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around sideawall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass46,898 miles (+143)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,898 miles
    Test number
    675033741420
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate cracked

  8. Pass46,755 miles (+90)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,755 miles
    Test number
    282499474467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside door step heavily corroded and holed

  9. Pass46,665 miles (+973)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,665 miles
    Test number
    673678941308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass45,692 miles (+1,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,692 miles
    Test number
    927587544324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass43,910 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,910 miles
    Test number
    607876094294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,091 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,091 miles
    Test number
    418242003385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail42,070 miles (+2,814)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,070 miles
    Test number
    426771403390
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass39,256 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,256 miles
    Test number
    869247282242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,360 miles
    Test number
    365367771496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,360 miles (+2,311)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,360 miles
    Test number
    919257771248
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass36,049 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,049 miles
    Test number
    633544180200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,417 miles
    Test number
    382715179409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5 PUG

What vehicle is registration 5 PUG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5 PUG on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Oct 2006. 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 5 PUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5 PUG is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5 PUG?
The MOT on 5 PUG is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5 PUG done?
5 PUG was recorded at 48,850 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 946 miles a year.
Has 5 PUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5 PUG has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 5 PUG 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 5 PUG find?
5 PUG passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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