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Land Rover Defender Hard TOP D Mhev Auto

Black · Diesel · 2021 · 2,997 cc

C5 XSLMOT history

C5 XSL is a black diesel Land Rover Defender Hard TOP D Mhev Auto first used on 14 Jul 2021. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 3 of 5 MOT tests, with 90,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

C5 XSL black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,874 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
5
3 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 XSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender Hard TOP D Mhev Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2021
First used
14 Jul 2021
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 XSL was last recorded at 90,874 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 17,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,576 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
17,298 miles
Average per year
15,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,874 miles
  • 2025 – 73,576 miles
  • 2024 – 58,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,874 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 29 Jun 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,874 miles (+17,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,874 miles
    Test number
    972975181991
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass73,576 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,576 miles
    Test number
    432794742624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,919 miles (+14,285)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,919 miles
    Test number
    491392119355
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

  4. Pass58,634 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    58,634 miles
    Test number
    902680620621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,779 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,779 miles
    Test number
    217129800705
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Questions about C5 XSL

Does C5 XSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 XSL is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 XSL?
The MOT on C5 XSL is valid until 6 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 XSL done?
C5 XSL was recorded at 90,874 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 15,719 miles a year.
Has C5 XSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 XSL has failed 2 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 XSL 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 XSL find?
C5 XSL passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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