Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
F5 BWKMOT history
F5 BWK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 185,316 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 185,316 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,445 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F5 BWK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 8 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F5 BWK was last recorded at 185,316 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 2,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 183,205 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,111 miles
- Average per year
- 7,445 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,316 miles
- 2025 – 183,205 miles
- 2023 – 176,745 miles
- 2022 – 171,067 miles
- 2021 – 165,563 miles
- 2020 – 163,458 miles
- 2019 – 156,692 miles
- 2018 – 150,108 miles
- 2017 – 140,801 miles
- 2016 – 136,803 miles
- 2015 – 123,907 miles
- 2013 – 107,726 miles
- 2012 – 94,177 miles
- 2011 – 86,435 miles
- 2010 – 79,484 miles
- 2009 – 70,437 miles
- 2008 – 60,554 miles
- 2007 – 46,602 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,316 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,316 miles (+2,111)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 185,316 miles
- Test number
- 837793221064
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass183,205 miles (+6,460)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 183,205 miles
- Test number
- 975184042581
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass176,745 miles (+5,678)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 176,745 miles
- Test number
- 904483816014
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft front U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass171,067 miles (+5,504)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 171,067 miles
- Test number
- 485252383204
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear at join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play arm off box (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass165,563 miles (+2,105)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 165,563 miles
- Test number
- 855348106253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,458 miles (+6,766)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 163,458 miles
- Test number
- 542370475290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass156,692 miles (+6,584)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 156,692 miles
- Test number
- 474375450735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,108 miles (+9,307)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 150,108 miles
- Test number
- 928270772286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,801 miles (+3,998)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 140,801 miles
- Test number
- 547038140266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,803 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 136,803 miles
- Test number
- 442222426163
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail136,784 miles (+12,877)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,784 miles
- Test number
- 406056397350
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass123,907 miles (+16,181)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 123,907 miles
- Test number
- 648565355069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,726 miles (+3,274)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 107,726 miles
- Test number
- 999413323388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,452 miles (+10,275)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 104,452 miles
- Test number
- 878022323126
- NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate
Pass94,177 miles (+7,742)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 94,177 miles
- Test number
- 219675612140
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass86,435 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 86,435 miles
- Test number
- 427584741132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,434 miles (+6,950)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,434 miles
- Test number
- 378867131150
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass79,484 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 79,484 miles
- Test number
- 221945360178
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Fail79,483 miles (+9,046)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,483 miles
- Test number
- 821230460112
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Pass70,437 miles (+9,883)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 70,437 miles
- Test number
- 582330569168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,554 miles (+13,952)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 60,554 miles
- Test number
- 484833968155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,602 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 46,602 miles
- Test number
- 232092767422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about F5 BWK
- Does F5 BWK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 BWK is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F5 BWK?
- The MOT on F5 BWK is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F5 BWK done?
- F5 BWK was recorded at 185,316 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,445 miles a year.
- Has F5 BWK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F5 BWK has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2016.
- Has the mileage on F5 BWK 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 F5 BWK find?
- F5 BWK passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; oil leak, but not excessive; rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, and 1 more.
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