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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

5 RXMMOT history

5 RXM is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 77,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

5 RXM grey 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 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
77,372 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5 RXM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5 RXM was last recorded at 77,372 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,463 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
909 miles
Average per year
3,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,372 miles
  • 2025 – 76,463 miles
  • 2023 – 73,880 miles
  • 2022 – 67,622 miles
  • 2021 – 64,322 miles
  • 2020 – 60,610 miles
  • 2019 – 55,729 miles
  • 2018 – 54,365 miles
  • 2016 – 50,947 miles
  • 2015 – 40,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,372 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage weeping from steering box area / unions (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,372 miles (+909)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    77,372 miles
    Test number
    519170990025
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage weeping from steering box area / unions (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass76,463 miles (+2,583)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    76,463 miles
    Test number
    724835006261
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass73,880 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    803224740639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail73,860 miles (+6,238)2 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,860 miles
    Test number
    222380867963
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass67,622 miles (+34)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,622 miles
    Test number
    573358245451
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has slight cracking in side wall

  6. Fail67,588 miles (+3,266)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,588 miles
    Test number
    521727565776
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside and nearside pads below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has slight cracking in side wall

  7. Pass64,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,322 miles
    Test number
    510825499155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,322 miles (+3,712)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,322 miles
    Test number
    255374020699
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty and one jet blocked (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass60,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,610 miles
    Test number
    483579039578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,610 miles (+4,881)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,610 miles
    Test number
    646284228240
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass55,729 miles (+1,364)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    983896278637
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 bulbs not working within single lamp unit (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass54,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,365 miles
    Test number
    367941889720
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread secured with tape (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail54,365 miles (+3,418)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,365 miles
    Test number
    226940371817
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread secured with tape (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass50,947 miles (+10,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    809446631191
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass40,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,552 miles
    Test number
    594332903105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5 RXM

What vehicle is registration 5 RXM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5 RXM on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 2012. 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 RXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5 RXM is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5 RXM?
The MOT on 5 RXM is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5 RXM done?
5 RXM was recorded at 77,372 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 3,422 miles a year.
Has 5 RXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5 RXM has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on 5 RXM 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 RXM find?
5 RXM passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub weeping; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage weeping from steering box area / unions, and 1 more.

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