Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
C5 TBBMOT history
C5 TBB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 207,230 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 207,230 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 20 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,297 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 TBB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 24 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 TBB was last recorded at 207,230 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 6,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Mar 2013: 108,570 miles, lower than 926,467 miles on 22 Mar 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 200,870 miles · 27 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,360 miles
- Average per year
- 9,297 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 207,230 miles
- 2025 – 200,870 miles
- 2024 – 195,201 miles
- 2023 – 189,831 miles
- 2022 – 185,149 miles
- 2021 – 179,410 miles
- 2020 – 176,086 miles
- 2019 – 169,342 miles
- 2018 – 161,820 miles
- 2017 – 152,016 miles
- 2016 – 142,059 miles
- 2015 – 132,150 miles
- 2014 – 120,880 miles
- 2013 – 108,570 miles
- 2012 – 926,467 miles
- 2011 – 79,691 miles
- 2010 – 65,477 miles
- 2009 – 51,857 miles
- 2008 – 40,593 miles
- 2007 – 28,371 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass207,230 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 14 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,230 miles (+6,360)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 207,230 miles
- Test number
- 380579949396
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,870 miles (+2)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 200,870 miles
- Test number
- 226935171970
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail200,868 miles (+5,667)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,868 miles
- Test number
- 552468616849
- MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted Pad retaining pin missing. (1.1.21 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass195,201 miles (+5,370)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 195,201 miles
- Test number
- 246174818610
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass189,831 miles (+4,682)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 189,831 miles
- Test number
- 204968970775
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both radius arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass185,149 miles (+5,739)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 185,149 miles
- Test number
- 453196149370
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin os and ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns (1.1.11 (c))
Pass179,410 miles (+3,324)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 179,410 miles
- Test number
- 605399919605
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass176,086 miles (+6,744)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 176,086 miles
- Test number
- 443787967704
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass169,342 miles (+7,522)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 169,342 miles
- Test number
- 543585176413
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass161,820 miles (+9,804)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 161,820 miles
- Test number
- 693196757625
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass152,016 miles (+9,957)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 152,016 miles
- Test number
- 685206257616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,059 miles (+9,909)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 142,059 miles
- Test number
- 997188518598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,150 miles (+11,270)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 132,150 miles
- Test number
- 526113565037
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass120,880 miles (+12,310)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 120,880 miles
- Test number
- 308447374060
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass108,570 miles (-817,897)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 108,570 miles
- Test number
- 578439373047
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass926,467 miles (+846,776)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 926,467 miles
- Test number
- 896132182026
- NoteSlight play in steering damper bush
Pass79,691 miles (+14,214)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 79,691 miles
- Test number
- 359915271099
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass65,477 miles (+13,620)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 65,477 miles
- Test number
- 880905770095
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass51,857 miles (+11,264)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 51,857 miles
- Test number
- 752276179091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,593 miles (+12,222)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 40,593 miles
- Test number
- 361270478028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 28,371 miles
- Test number
- 971663577014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 TBB
- Does C5 TBB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 TBB is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 TBB?
- The MOT on C5 TBB is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 TBB done?
- C5 TBB was recorded at 207,230 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 9,297 miles a year.
- Has C5 TBB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 TBB has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on C5 TBB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C5 TBB find?
- C5 TBB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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