Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1985 · 2,496 cc
C5 FEHMOT history
C5 FEH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 186,117 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 186,117 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,786 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 FEH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 31 Dec 1985
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 FEH was last recorded at 186,117 miles on 11 May 2026, 3,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 183,086 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,031 miles
- Average per year
- 2,786 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,117 miles
- 2025 – 183,086 miles
- 2024 – 175,740 miles
- 2023 – 168,857 miles
- 2022 – 168,208 miles
- 2021 – 165,727 miles
- 2019 – 163,525 miles
- 2018 – 162,357 miles
- 2017 – 161,917 miles
- 2016 – 159,017 miles
- 2015 – 155,566 miles
- 2014 – 152,335 miles
- 2013 – 147,027 miles
- 2012 – 141,908 miles
- 2011 – 138,124 miles
- 2009 – 136,645 miles
- 2006 – 132,281 miles
- 2005 – 129,149 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,117 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Fuel filler neck damp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,117 miles (+3,031)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 186,117 miles
- Test number
- 196417039233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass183,086 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 183,086 miles
- Test number
- 164242716245
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck damp
- AdvisorySteering feels notchy
Fail183,081 miles (+7,341)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,081 miles
- Test number
- 222074521948
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck damp
- AdvisorySteering feels notchy
Pass175,740 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 175,740 miles
- Test number
- 452014034041
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail175,740 miles (+6,883)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,740 miles
- Test number
- 677199282405
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,857 miles (+18)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 168,857 miles
- Test number
- 581298538788
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank mounting starting to corrode
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Fail168,839 miles (+631)2 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,839 miles
- Test number
- 758591061684
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank mounting starting to corrode
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass168,208 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 168,208 miles
- Test number
- 502194212668
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage steering swivel joint leaking (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail168,207 miles (+2,480)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,207 miles
- Test number
- 285330640917
- MajorNearside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping steering swivel joint leaking (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage steering swivel joint leaking (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,727 miles (+2,202)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 165,727 miles
- Test number
- 428533857483
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass163,525 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 163,525 miles
- Test number
- 611044245502
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOsf front arm bush squeaking
Fail163,480 miles (+1,123)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,480 miles
- Test number
- 837869318069
- MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing insecure Diff sill leaking oil onto brake (6.1.7 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOsf front arm bush squeaking
Pass162,357 miles (+440)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 162,357 miles
- Test number
- 698193110134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,917 miles (+258)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 161,917 miles
- Test number
- 582672263115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front of floor has slight surface corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside rear suspension shock absorber gland has slight play
- AdvisoryRear of chassis has slight surface corrosion
Fail161,659 miles (+2,642)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,659 miles
- Test number
- 533275119916
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front of floor has slight surface corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside rear suspension shock absorber gland has slight play
- AdvisoryRear of chassis has slight surface corrosion
Pass159,017 miles (+3,451)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 159,017 miles
- Test number
- 626708228579
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber has slight play in a sliding bush or gland
Pass155,566 miles (+3,231)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 155,566 miles
- Test number
- 587279405748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,335 miles (+5,308)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 152,335 miles
- Test number
- 107753934395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,027 miles (+5,119)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 147,027 miles
- Test number
- 528296323378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,908 miles (+3,784)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 141,908 miles
- Test number
- 927889722316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,124 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 138,124 miles
- Test number
- 925310341361
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Fail138,124 miles (+1,479)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,124 miles
- Test number
- 408860031301
- FailureOffside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteEmmissions not done due to altenator belt
Pass136,645 miles (+4,364)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 136,645 miles
- Test number
- 801561629105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,281 miles (+3,132)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 132,281 miles
- Test number
- 903025736302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,149 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 129,149 miles
- Test number
- 874602735309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 FEH
- Does C5 FEH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 FEH is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 FEH?
- The MOT on C5 FEH is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 FEH done?
- C5 FEH was recorded at 186,117 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,786 miles a year.
- Has C5 FEH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 FEH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on C5 FEH 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 FEH find?
- C5 FEH passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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