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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,402 cc

C5 HOCMOT history

C5 HOC is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 110,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

C5 HOC 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 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
110,809 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 HOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 HOC was last recorded at 110,809 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 3,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,975 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,834 miles
Average per year
6,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,809 miles
  • 2025 – 106,975 miles
  • 2024 – 99,972 miles
  • 2023 – 93,771 miles
  • 2022 – 85,207 miles
  • 2021 – 78,332 miles
  • 2020 – 69,445 miles
  • 2019 – 61,733 miles
  • 2018 – 54,069 miles
  • 2017 – 51,474 miles
  • 2016 – 49,232 miles
  • 2014 – 26,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,809 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (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 rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front swivel joints leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal weeping oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,809 miles (+3,834)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    110,809 miles
    Test number
    173638544461
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Pass106,975 miles (+7,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,975 miles
    Test number
    255705913001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass99,972 miles (+6,201)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,972 miles
    Test number
    540436058751
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front Hub seal wet
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass93,771 miles (+8,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,771 miles
    Test number
    181685145904
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,207 miles (+6,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,207 miles
    Test number
    749613966261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,332 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,332 miles
    Test number
    124195450443
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking oil

  7. Fail78,319 miles (+8,874)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,319 miles
    Test number
    165017021522
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted tyre hits suspension (2.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted tyre hits suspension (2.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking oil

  8. Pass69,445 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,445 miles
    Test number
    271689734560
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail69,445 miles (+7,712)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,445 miles
    Test number
    119692396176
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,733 miles
    Test number
    584530484065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,723 miles (+7,654)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,723 miles
    Test number
    239233656021
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass54,069 miles (+2,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,069 miles
    Test number
    595170796373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads getting low 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass51,474 miles (+2,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    405253493353
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass49,232 miles (+22,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,232 miles
    Test number
    159485584377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass26,412 miles (+1,577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,412 miles
    Test number
    239025064225
    • NoteWiper blades split

  16. Pass24,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,835 miles
    Test number
    137829894085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 HOC

Does C5 HOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 HOC is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 HOC?
The MOT on C5 HOC is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 HOC done?
C5 HOC was recorded at 110,809 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 6,989 miles a year.
Has C5 HOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 HOC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 HOC 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 HOC find?
C5 HOC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; gearbox mounting defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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