Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc
L5 GSJMOT history
L5 GSJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 68,545 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 68,545 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,544 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 GSJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 31 Mar 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 GSJ was last recorded at 68,545 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 3,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,892 miles · 4 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,653 miles
- Average per year
- 5,544 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,545 miles
- 2025 – 64,892 miles
- 2024 – 58,658 miles
- 2023 – 51,841 miles
- 2022 – 44,948 miles
- 2021 – 39,755 miles
- 2020 – 35,368 miles
- 2019 – 31,184 miles
- 2018 – 22,432 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,545 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape
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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside and nearside front tyres out of shape on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Upper and lower covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 5 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,545 miles (+3,653)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 68,545 miles
- Test number
- 416694672656
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape
Pass64,892 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 64,892 miles
- Test number
- 816676733698
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front swivall housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail64,892 miles (+6,234)1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,892 miles
- Test number
- 873736053174
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front swivall housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass58,658 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 58,658 miles
- Test number
- 448704623996
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Fail58,658 miles (+6,817)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,658 miles
- Test number
- 450937808987
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Pass51,841 miles (+6,893)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 51,841 miles
- Test number
- 329604247766
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass44,948 miles (+5,193)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 44,948 miles
- Test number
- 957600409228
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in mud
Pass39,755 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 39,755 miles
- Test number
- 566778815759
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres out of shape on inner edges
- AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted
Fail39,755 miles (+4,387)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,755 miles
- Test number
- 751976382666
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres out of shape on inner edges
- AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted
Pass35,368 miles (+4,184)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 35,368 miles
- Test number
- 908133087306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,184 miles (+8,752)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 31,184 miles
- Test number
- 110057024763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 22,432 miles
- Test number
- 322013136603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 GSJ
- Does L5 GSJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GSJ is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 GSJ?
- The MOT on L5 GSJ is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 GSJ done?
- L5 GSJ was recorded at 68,545 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 5,544 miles a year.
- Has L5 GSJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 GSJ has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 GSJ 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 L5 GSJ find?
- L5 GSJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears; both rear tyres out of shape.
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