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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1989 · 2,495 cc

F5 FOJMOT history

F5 FOJ is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

F5 FOJ white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,482 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 FOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 FOJ was last recorded at 73,482 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,276 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
206 miles
Average per year
1,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,482 miles
  • 2024 – 73,276 miles
  • 2023 – 72,713 miles
  • 2022 – 72,599 miles
  • 2021 – 72,415 miles
  • 2019 – 66,268 miles
  • 2016 – 65,331 miles
  • 2015 – 64,123 miles
  • 2014 – 63,363 miles
  • 2013 – 61,437 miles
  • 2012 – 57,611 miles
  • 2011 – 55,608 miles
  • 2010 – 52,966 miles
  • 2009 – 50,649 miles
  • 2008 – 46,681 miles
  • 2007 – 41,131 miles
  • 2006 – 39,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,482 miles
  • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,482 miles (+206)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,482 miles
    Test number
    485161287387
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass73,276 miles (+563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,276 miles
    Test number
    470614535140
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s + o\s front foot wells rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side step rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n\s + o\s (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass72,713 miles (+114)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,713 miles
    Test number
    399755971898
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass72,599 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,599 miles
    Test number
    337611721634
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft uj worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail72,599 miles (+184)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,599 miles
    Test number
    475633769040
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember full of filler. all rust has been covered. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal leaking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass72,415 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    72,415 miles
    Test number
    500938773785
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight weep front hub seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Fail72,415 miles (+6,147)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,415 miles
    Test number
    223634012816
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight weep front hub seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  8. Pass66,268 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,268 miles
    Test number
    889332265808
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both tramp bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Start of corrosion around crossmember/ body mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play both swivel hubs
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis/body mounts / bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Fail66,268 miles (+937)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,268 miles
    Test number
    117478539108
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both tramp bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Start of corrosion around crossmember/ body mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play both swivel hubs
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis/body mounts / bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. Pass65,331 miles (+1,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,331 miles
    Test number
    486431097486
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  11. Pass64,123 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,123 miles
    Test number
    315073765128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,363 miles (+1,926)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,363 miles
    Test number
    188319314259
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass61,437 miles (+3,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,437 miles
    Test number
    278240923247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass57,611 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,611 miles
    Test number
    567817112147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,608 miles (+9)4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,608 miles
    Test number
    236660711426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAddvise near side front brake disc inner face
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking
    • NoteDrivers side lower bulk head corroded not surviley weakend
    • NoteFuel tank corroded and damp , not leaking of test
    • NoteNear side front wheel slight oil leak
    • NoteWipers donot part automaticly to base of windscreen
  16. Fail55,599 miles (+2,633)7 failures5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,599 miles
    Test number
    655878801101
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAddvise near side front brake disc inner face
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking
    • NoteDrivers side lower bulk head corroded not surviley weakend
    • NoteFuel tank corroded and damp , not leaking of test
    • NoteNear side front wheel slight oil leak
    • NoteWipers donot part automaticly to base of windscreen
  17. Pass52,966 miles (+36)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,966 miles
    Test number
    270339100137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop starting to deteriorate.
    • NoteNearside trye tread and wall slightly cracked.
  18. Fail52,930 miles (+2,281)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,930 miles
    Test number
    722946300151
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop starting to deteriorate.
    • NoteNearside trye tread and wall slightly cracked.
  19. Pass50,649 miles (+3,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,649 miles
    Test number
    463120919191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass46,681 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,681 miles
    Test number
    501469508127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,131 miles (+1,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,131 miles
    Test number
    690073997013
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Pass39,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,922 miles
    Test number
    201296996037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 FOJ

Does F5 FOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 FOJ is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 FOJ?
The MOT on F5 FOJ is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 FOJ done?
F5 FOJ was recorded at 73,482 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,635 miles a year.
Has F5 FOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 FOJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2022.
Has the mileage on F5 FOJ 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 FOJ find?
F5 FOJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced.

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