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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1986 · 2,496 cc

C5 REUMOT history

C5 REU is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 May 1986. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 89,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

C5 REU grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,176 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 REU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
2 May 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 REU was last recorded at 89,176 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,318 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
858 miles
Average per year
1,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,176 miles
  • 2025 – 88,318 miles
  • 2023 – 87,640 miles
  • 2018 – 85,307 miles
  • 2017 – 82,593 miles
  • 2013 – 82,262 miles
  • 2012 – 77,701 miles
  • 2011 – 75,843 miles
  • 2010 – 73,473 miles
  • 2009 – 71,107 miles
  • 2008 – 69,106 miles
  • 2007 – 66,526 miles
  • 2006 – 64,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,176 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,176 miles (+858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    89,176 miles
    Test number
    147374688851
    • 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))

  2. Pass88,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,318 miles
    Test number
    923354643537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,318 miles (+678)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,318 miles
    Test number
    787266092250
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass87,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    527215228756
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail87,640 miles (+2,333)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    332898674499
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,307 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,307 miles
    Test number
    312430158609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,593 miles (+331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,593 miles
    Test number
    276826759530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass82,262 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,262 miles
    Test number
    455934203263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,701 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,701 miles
    Test number
    329929972110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,843 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,843 miles
    Test number
    976436471142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,473 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,473 miles
    Test number
    550866870117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,107 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,107 miles
    Test number
    224396579472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,106 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,106 miles
    Test number
    263417178478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,092 miles (+2,566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,092 miles
    Test number
    211960078150
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass66,526 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,526 miles
    Test number
    212086777488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,774 miles
    Test number
    543768176148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 REU

Does C5 REU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 REU is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 REU?
The MOT on C5 REU is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 REU done?
C5 REU was recorded at 89,176 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 1,201 miles a year.
Has C5 REU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 REU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 REU 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 REU find?
C5 REU passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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