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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

F5 LPSMOT history

F5 LPS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

F5 LPS green 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 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
123,509 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 LPS
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
14 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 LPS was last recorded at 123,509 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,002 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
507 miles
Average per year
5,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,509 miles
  • 2025 – 123,002 miles
  • 2024 – 122,717 miles
  • 2023 – 119,985 miles
  • 2022 – 115,677 miles
  • 2020 – 108,908 miles
  • 2019 – 103,567 miles
  • 2018 – 98,988 miles
  • 2017 – 93,103 miles
  • 2016 – 85,758 miles
  • 2015 – 80,925 miles
  • 2014 – 75,431 miles
  • 2013 – 69,560 miles
  • 2012 – 62,415 miles
  • 2011 – 54,299 miles
  • 2010 – 46,946 miles
  • 2009 – 39,124 miles
  • 2008 – 30,843 miles
  • 2007 – 21,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,509 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,509 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    123,509 miles
    Test number
    653492046009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,002 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    123,002 miles
    Test number
    370449832031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,717 miles (+2,732)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,717 miles
    Test number
    237086667535
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass119,985 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    119,985 miles
    Test number
    743109031745
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail119,985 miles (+4,308)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,985 miles
    Test number
    741597337057
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel pin/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass115,677 miles (+6,769)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    115,677 miles
    Test number
    618455400414
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear most (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play End of steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass108,908 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,908 miles
    Test number
    130545147176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear upper axle stabilizer arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
  8. Fail108,908 miles (+5,341)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,908 miles
    Test number
    696240893959
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear upper axle stabilizer arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes slightly worn
  9. Pass103,567 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,567 miles
    Test number
    502003609128
    • AdvisoryNumber plate light in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear fog light in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside front upper swivel
  10. Fail103,566 miles (+4,578)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,566 miles
    Test number
    498969049587
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNumber plate light in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear fog light in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside front upper swivel
  11. Pass98,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,988 miles
    Test number
    573969129199
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bushes worn
  12. Fail98,986 miles (+5,883)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,986 miles
    Test number
    496439361771
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bushes worn
  13. Pass93,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,103 miles
    Test number
    997621732369
    • AdvisoryRear shocker bushes worn
  14. Fail93,102 miles (+7,344)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,102 miles
    Test number
    774047140051
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear shocker bushes worn
  15. Pass85,758 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,758 miles
    Test number
    401002193015
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front side light in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear reflector in poor condition
  16. Fail85,754 miles (+4,829)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,754 miles
    Test number
    218350197938
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front side light in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear reflector in poor condition
  17. Pass80,925 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,925 miles
    Test number
    709735075159
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes slight corrosion
  18. Fail80,923 miles (+5,492)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,923 miles
    Test number
    669095575109
    • FailureFront Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes slight corrosion
  19. Pass75,431 miles (+5,871)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,431 miles
    Test number
    137598274167
    • NoteRear lower shocker bushes worn
  20. Pass69,560 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,560 miles
    Test number
    926342183127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Fail69,516 miles (+7,101)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,516 miles
    Test number
    956285473119
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Pass62,415 miles (+8,116)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,415 miles
    Test number
    258264472486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,299 miles (+7,353)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,299 miles
    Test number
    536833071165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,946 miles (+7,822)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,946 miles
    Test number
    562667460163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,124 miles (+8,281)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,124 miles
    Test number
    443203969107
    • 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)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads approx 2/3rds worn
  26. Pass30,843 miles (+8,944)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,843 miles
    Test number
    643874758149
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/f & o/s/r mud flaps
  27. Pass21,899 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,899 miles
    Test number
    123009467189
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about F5 LPS

Does F5 LPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 LPS is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 LPS?
The MOT on F5 LPS is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 LPS done?
F5 LPS was recorded at 123,509 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 5,339 miles a year.
Has F5 LPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 LPS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on F5 LPS 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 LPS find?
F5 LPS passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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