Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
F5 MSNMOT history
F5 MSN is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,051 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 92,051 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,015 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F5 MSN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 26 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F5 MSN was last recorded at 92,051 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 92,027 miles · 13 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 24 miles
- Average per year
- 4,015 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,051 miles
- 2025 – 90,669 miles
- 2024 – 88,952 miles
- 2023 – 83,612 miles
- 2022 – 79,423 miles
- 2021 – 72,720 miles
- 2019 – 64,112 miles
- 2018 – 58,195 miles
- 2017 – 55,746 miles
- 2016 – 52,719 miles
- 2015 – 49,822 miles
- 2014 – 47,848 miles
- 2013 – 44,550 miles
- 2012 – 41,107 miles
- 2010 – 32,084 miles
- 2009 – 26,349 miles
- 2008 – 21,384 miles
- 2007 – 15,376 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,051 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking slightly
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Fuel tank damp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,051 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 92,051 miles
- Test number
- 879917143319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,027 miles (+1,358)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,027 miles
- Test number
- 209362687360
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass90,669 miles (+21)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 90,669 miles
- Test number
- 678521457612
- AdvisoryFuel tank damp
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail90,648 miles (+1,696)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,648 miles
- Test number
- 835571995705
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank damp
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass88,952 miles (+44)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 88,952 miles
- Test number
- 730572978086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail88,908 miles (+5,296)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,908 miles
- Test number
- 145146992966
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,612 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 83,612 miles
- Test number
- 201555475192
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m getting low cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,612 miles (+4,189)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,612 miles
- Test number
- 973534595239
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m getting low cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,423 miles (+6,703)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 79,423 miles
- Test number
- 535791596419
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel seal leaking slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,720 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 72,720 miles
- Test number
- 332732339885
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear ( at rear flexi ) slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel seal leaking slightly
Fail72,711 miles (+8,599)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,711 miles
- Test number
- 531166041184
- MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear ( at rear flexi ) slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel seal leaking slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc face is very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,112 miles (+5,917)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 64,112 miles
- Test number
- 171627551041
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust muffler hanger broken and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member under rear seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass58,195 miles (+2,449)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 58,195 miles
- Test number
- 177318709371
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear of chassis has corrosion
- AdvisoryRear seat cross member thin but not holed
Pass55,746 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 55,746 miles
- Test number
- 603886939666
- AdvisoryHole in n/s/r cross member outside prescribed area
- AdvisorySlight leak from swivel housings
Fail55,745 miles (+3,026)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,745 miles
- Test number
- 110228122845
- DangerousFuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryHole in n/s/r cross member outside prescribed area
- AdvisorySlight leak from swivel housings
Pass52,719 miles (+2,897)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 52,719 miles
- Test number
- 313941266458
- AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
- AdvisorySlight leak around front swivel joints
Pass49,822 miles (+1,974)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 49,822 miles
- Test number
- 191419404674
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust system starting to corrode in places
Pass47,848 miles (+3,298)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 47,848 miles
- Test number
- 716550444248
- NoteBoth front swivels joint leaking oil
- NoteRear axel A frame joint dust boot split
- NoteSurface corrosion appearing on nearside front brake pipe
Pass44,550 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 44,550 miles
- Test number
- 606857423210
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteA frame ball joint boot split but still prevents ingress of dirt
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
- NoteBoth swivel housings leaking oil
Fail44,548 miles (+3,441)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,548 miles
- Test number
- 707067723287
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteA frame ball joint boot split but still prevents ingress of dirt
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
- NoteBoth swivel housings leaking oil
Pass41,107 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 41,107 miles
- Test number
- 407957642242
- NoteSlight oil around front hubs
PassMileage not read5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 239823521258
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront hubs are leaking
- NoteN/s/r seat removed at time of test
- NoteSlight play in steering
- NoteSteering damper bush has play
Pass32,084 miles (+5,735)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 32,084 miles
- Test number
- 290522120285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,349 miles (+4,965)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 26,349 miles
- Test number
- 181036029264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,384 miles (+1,806)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 21,384 miles
- Test number
- 340144218205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,578 miles (+4,202)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 19,578 miles
- Test number
- 762809798066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,376 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 15,376 miles
- Test number
- 140985877050
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about F5 MSN
- Does F5 MSN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 MSN is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F5 MSN?
- The MOT on F5 MSN is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F5 MSN done?
- F5 MSN was recorded at 92,051 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 4,015 miles a year.
- Has F5 MSN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F5 MSN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on F5 MSN 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 MSN find?
- F5 MSN passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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