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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

C5 FLRMOT history

C5 FLR is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

C5 FLR silver 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 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
92,958 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 FLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 FLR was last recorded at 92,958 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,041 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
917 miles
Average per year
3,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,958 miles
  • 2024 – 92,041 miles
  • 2023 – 91,350 miles
  • 2022 – 90,785 miles
  • 2021 – 88,314 miles
  • 2020 – 85,930 miles
  • 2019 – 82,931 miles
  • 2018 – 77,965 miles
  • 2017 – 77,025 miles
  • 2016 – 75,351 miles
  • 2015 – 69,652 miles
  • 2014 – 63,997 miles
  • 2013 – 62,811 miles
  • 2012 – 62,146 miles
  • 2011 – 59,490 miles
  • 2010 – 56,964 miles
  • 2009 – 50,992 miles
  • 2008 – 43,389 miles
  • 2007 – 33,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,958 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,958 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,958 miles
    Test number
    471922412325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,041 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,041 miles
    Test number
    282900711783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,350 miles (+565)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,350 miles
    Test number
    320414399582
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,785 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,785 miles
    Test number
    535588282275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,314 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,314 miles
    Test number
    909434698415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,930 miles (+2,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,930 miles
    Test number
    516502306594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tractor joint seal leaking

  7. Pass82,931 miles (+4,966)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,931 miles
    Test number
    194355864098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,965 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,965 miles
    Test number
    521321200011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,025 miles (+1,674)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,025 miles
    Test number
    659841274985
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak Diff

  10. Pass75,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,351 miles
    Test number
    101055202176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,351 miles (+5,699)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,351 miles
    Test number
    964696860118
    • FailureFuel system component leaking regulator (7.2.3)

  12. Pass69,652 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,652 miles
    Test number
    318662885119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/S/F TRACTOR JOINT HAS A SMALL LEAK OF OIL .
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail69,652 miles (+5,655)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,652 miles
    Test number
    629472685193
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/S/F TRACTOR JOINT HAS A SMALL LEAK OF OIL .
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass63,997 miles (+1,186)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,997 miles
    Test number
    549328164152
    • NoteBRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.
    • NoteEXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass62,811 miles (+665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,811 miles
    Test number
    447436863191
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail62,146 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,146 miles
    Test number
    387514872184
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass62,146 miles (+2,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,146 miles
    Test number
    905194072122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass59,490 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,490 miles
    Test number
    345468471183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,964 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,964 miles
    Test number
    711756760107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,992 miles (+7,603)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,992 miles
    Test number
    524830269111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,389 miles (+9,588)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,389 miles
    Test number
    191328258191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,801 miles
    Test number
    660399167135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 FLR

Does C5 FLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 FLR is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 FLR?
The MOT on C5 FLR is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 FLR done?
C5 FLR was recorded at 92,958 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 3,222 miles a year.
Has C5 FLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 FLR has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on C5 FLR 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 FLR find?
C5 FLR passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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