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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

F5 RDTMOT history

F5 RDT is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 42,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

F5 RDT red 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 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
42,765 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 RDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 RDT was last recorded at 42,765 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,585 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
1,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,765 miles
  • 2024 – 42,585 miles
  • 2023 – 42,557 miles
  • 2022 – 42,145 miles
  • 2021 – 41,929 miles
  • 2020 – 41,672 miles
  • 2019 – 40,147 miles
  • 2018 – 39,721 miles
  • 2017 – 37,251 miles
  • 2016 – 32,002 miles
  • 2015 – 28,024 miles
  • 2013 – 27,347 miles
  • 2012 – 25,790 miles
  • 2011 – 24,412 miles
  • 2010 – 22,263 miles
  • 2009 – 21,174 miles
  • 2008 – 20,406 miles
  • 2007 – 19,187 miles
  • 2006 – 17,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,765 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play plus seal weeping (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Coolant leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,765 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    42,765 miles
    Test number
    831230584653
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play plus seal weeping (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail42,765 miles (+180)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,765 miles
    Test number
    618715231710
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play plus seal weeping (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass42,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,585 miles
    Test number
    198418875612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint weeping oil
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail42,585 miles (+28)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,585 miles
    Test number
    389003342132
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded within 30 cm of rear n/s tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint weeping oil
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass42,557 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    42,557 miles
    Test number
    320191996743
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel seal weeping oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail42,556 miles (+411)1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,556 miles
    Test number
    707049644821
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel seal weeping oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass42,145 miles (+216)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    42,145 miles
    Test number
    897703284419
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nsf- rear arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs grooved and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass41,929 miles (+257)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    41,929 miles
    Test number
    487633915846
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass41,672 miles (+1,525)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,672 miles
    Test number
    818155383323
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass40,147 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,147 miles
    Test number
    153413391170
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail40,146 miles (+425)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,146 miles
    Test number
    486474962529
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass39,721 miles (+2,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,721 miles
    Test number
    630149509146
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass37,251 miles (+5,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,251 miles
    Test number
    725615193807
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass32,002 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,002 miles
    Test number
    669365033494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,024 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,024 miles
    Test number
    287480905186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,347 miles (+1,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,347 miles
    Test number
    336496163212
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass25,790 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,790 miles
    Test number
    855919762259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,412 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,412 miles
    Test number
    876176661257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,263 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,263 miles
    Test number
    142890260284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,174 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,174 miles
    Test number
    252586469250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,406 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,406 miles
    Test number
    351620368400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,187 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,187 miles
    Test number
    274252377232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,164 miles (+1,354)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,164 miles
    Test number
    314205657250
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • FailureBrake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass17,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,810 miles
    Test number
    541157256280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 RDT

Does F5 RDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 RDT is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 RDT?
The MOT on F5 RDT is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 RDT done?
F5 RDT was recorded at 42,765 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 1,280 miles a year.
Has F5 RDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 RDT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on F5 RDT 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 RDT find?
F5 RDT passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coolant leak; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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