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Land Rover Defender Hard TOP D Mhev Auto

Grey · Diesel · 2021 · 2,997 cc

C5 MCTMOT history

C5 MCT is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender Hard TOP D Mhev Auto first used on 23 Apr 2021. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 85,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

C5 MCT grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,518 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 MCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender Hard TOP D Mhev Auto
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2021
First used
23 Apr 2021
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 MCT was last recorded at 85,518 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 2,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,061 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,457 miles
Average per year
14,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,518 miles
  • 2025 – 83,061 miles
  • 2024 – 51,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,518 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Arch liner not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

6 tests since 1 May 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,518 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,518 miles
    Test number
    188640157585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,061 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    83,061 miles
    Test number
    329535849527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,031 miles (+6,838)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,031 miles
    Test number
    921832749153
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass76,193 miles (+229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,193 miles
    Test number
    381114384618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Arch liner not fully secure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail75,964 miles (+24,643)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,964 miles
    Test number
    862403890583
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords As marked 255/60/20 pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall,also wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Arch liner not fully secure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged Nearside & offside various small cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass51,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    51,321 miles
    Test number
    994912762636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 MCT

Does C5 MCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 MCT is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 MCT?
The MOT on C5 MCT is valid until 24 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 MCT done?
C5 MCT was recorded at 85,518 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 14,390 miles a year.
Has C5 MCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 MCT has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 MCT 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 MCT find?
C5 MCT passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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