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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L5 LDTMOT history

L5 LDT is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

L5 LDT white 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 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
78,785 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 LDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 LDT was last recorded at 78,785 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 8,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,181 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,604 miles
Average per year
2,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,785 miles
  • 2025 – 70,181 miles
  • 2023 – 66,103 miles
  • 2022 – 61,999 miles
  • 2020 – 53,768 miles
  • 2019 – 53,727 miles
  • 2018 – 52,363 miles
  • 2015 – 51,875 miles
  • 2014 – 51,706 miles
  • 2013 – 51,409 miles
  • 2006 – 22,579 miles
  • 2005 – 17,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,785 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,785 miles (+8,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    78,785 miles
    Test number
    651581992101
    • AdvisoryCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass70,181 miles (+4,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,181 miles
    Test number
    355991822945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass66,103 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,103 miles
    Test number
    822050907388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail66,076 miles (+4,077)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,076 miles
    Test number
    482669236679
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass61,999 miles (+102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,999 miles
    Test number
    668713996540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail61,897 miles3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,897 miles
    Test number
    809709908370
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass579,488 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    579,488 km
    Test number
    206477930280
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass53,768 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,768 miles
    Test number
    874566362458
    • AdvisoryBoth sides at front and rear tyres started cracking between the treads

  9. Pass53,727 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,727 miles
    Test number
    450390087831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,363 miles
    Test number
    359604137024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,531 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,531 km
    Test number
    382453612127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,531 km2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,531 km
    Test number
    651311740561
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded passenger side) (chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front passenger side) ( chassis has excessive corrosion not within 30cm of a prescribed area

  13. Pass51,875 miles (+169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,875 miles
    Test number
    621627932439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass51,706 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,706 miles
    Test number
    686147824237
    • NoteHole in o/s chassis leg

  15. Fail51,706 miles (+297)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,706 miles
    Test number
    199857524226
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHole in o/s chassis leg

  16. Pass51,409 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,409 miles
    Test number
    737934613229
    • NoteOffside chassis has small hole

  17. Pass50,883 km (+7,260)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,883 km
    Test number
    275646312255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,623 km (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,623 km
    Test number
    328800511246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,240 km (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    39,240 km
    Test number
    481066190137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,307 km (+69)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,307 km
    Test number
    981536119201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,238 km (+2,510)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,238 km
    Test number
    543732719276
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass34,728 km (+148)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,728 km
    Test number
    444010418242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,580 km (+5,239)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,580 km
    Test number
    321767908210
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass29,341 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,341 km
    Test number
    291018607222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,579 miles (+5,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,579 miles
    Test number
    442299306203
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  26. Pass17,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    17,427 miles
    Test number
    383540515435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,427 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    17,427 km
    Test number
    883280515266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 LDT

Does L5 LDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 LDT is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 LDT?
The MOT on L5 LDT is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 LDT done?
L5 LDT was recorded at 78,785 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 2,936 miles a year.
Has L5 LDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 LDT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 LDT 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 LDT find?
L5 LDT passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: central suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis offside; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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