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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

C5 RUEMOT history

C5 RUE is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 88,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

C5 RUE black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,269 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 RUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 RUE was last recorded at 88,269 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,188 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
5,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,269 miles
  • 2024 – 83,202 miles
  • 2023 – 78,956 miles
  • 2022 – 74,730 miles
  • 2021 – 70,513 miles
  • 2020 – 63,997 miles
  • 2019 – 55,078 miles
  • 2018 – 48,351 miles
  • 2017 – 40,481 miles
  • 2016 – 31,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,269 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/8516 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Emissions too clean to register

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,269 miles (+81)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,269 miles
    Test number
    562686894082
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/8516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail88,188 miles (+4,986)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,188 miles
    Test number
    341401718599
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/8516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass83,202 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,202 miles
    Test number
    816143759046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail83,140 miles (+4,184)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,140 miles
    Test number
    519764467500
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass78,956 miles (+4,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,956 miles
    Test number
    498451396649
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre age cracking and near wearbars
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register

  6. Pass74,730 miles (+4,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,730 miles
    Test number
    614793431097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass70,513 miles (+6,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,513 miles
    Test number
    875289927643
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid discoloured but not contaminated
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register

  8. Pass63,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,997 miles
    Test number
    805346756897
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register

  9. Fail63,979 miles (+8,901)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,979 miles
    Test number
    645772242951
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register

  10. Pass55,078 miles (+6,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,078 miles
    Test number
    281887334622
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register

  11. Pass48,351 miles (+7,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,351 miles
    Test number
    504704835352
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register

  12. Pass40,481 miles (+9,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,481 miles
    Test number
    209354318928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass31,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,073 miles
    Test number
    640633231307
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register

Questions about C5 RUE

Does C5 RUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 RUE is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 RUE?
The MOT on C5 RUE is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 RUE done?
C5 RUE was recorded at 88,269 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,895 miles a year.
Has C5 RUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 RUE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 RUE 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 RUE find?
C5 RUE passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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