
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Pass64,123 miles (+760)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 64,123 miles
- Test number
- 315073765128
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass57,611 miles (+2,003)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 57,611 miles
- Test number
- 567817112147
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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.
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.
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)
Pass46,681 miles (+5,550)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 46,681 miles
- Test number
- 501469508127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,131 miles (+1,209)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 41,131 miles
- Test number
- 690073997013
- NoteOil leak
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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