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Land Rover Defender

Beige · Diesel · 1986 · 2,495 cc

C5 DNWMOT history

C5 DNW is a beige diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

C5 DNW beige Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,542 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 DNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
31 Dec 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 DNW was last recorded at 80,542 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,308 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
234 miles
Average per year
1,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,542 miles
  • 2025 – 80,308 miles
  • 2024 – 79,902 miles
  • 2023 – 79,184 miles
  • 2022 – 78,285 miles
  • 2021 – 76,893 miles
  • 2020 – 75,358 miles
  • 2019 – 74,441 miles
  • 2018 – 71,789 miles
  • 2017 – 71,618 miles
  • 2016 – 71,531 miles
  • 2015 – 70,784 miles
  • 2014 – 69,736 miles
  • 2013 – 67,794 miles
  • 2012 – 64,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,542 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,542 miles (+234)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,542 miles
    Test number
    419791063895
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass80,308 miles (+406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,308 miles
    Test number
    192193830413
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,902 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,902 miles
    Test number
    303192952075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,184 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,184 miles
    Test number
    404084753661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,285 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,285 miles
    Test number
    474950323377
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Fail78,261 miles (+1,368)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,261 miles
    Test number
    113573929004
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass76,893 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,893 miles
    Test number
    336265026928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,843 miles (+1,485)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,843 miles
    Test number
    206742838563
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure left front bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass75,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,358 miles
    Test number
    685622295030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,358 miles (+917)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,358 miles
    Test number
    560964744311
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,441 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,441 miles
    Test number
    790236919237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,789 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,789 miles
    Test number
    325258987421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,749 miles (+131)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,749 miles
    Test number
    393025468660
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass71,618 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,618 miles
    Test number
    717987779734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,531 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,531 miles
    Test number
    992761173348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,784 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,784 miles
    Test number
    166985975468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,736 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,736 miles
    Test number
    619456274015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,794 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,794 miles
    Test number
    187074573086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,731 miles
    Test number
    878091182051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,447 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    58,447 km
    Test number
    580063385217
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Questions about C5 DNW

Does C5 DNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 DNW is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 DNW?
The MOT on C5 DNW is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 DNW done?
C5 DNW was recorded at 80,542 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 1,090 miles a year.
Has C5 DNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 DNW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on C5 DNW 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 C5 DNW find?
C5 DNW passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front steering box leaking oil.

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