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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L5 MAYMOT history

L5 MAY is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L5 MAY silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,299 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 MAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 MAY was last recorded at 150,299 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,863 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
436 miles
Average per year
3,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,299 miles
  • 2024 – 149,863 miles
  • 2023 – 149,045 miles
  • 2022 – 145,578 miles
  • 2021 – 143,019 miles
  • 2020 – 141,714 miles
  • 2019 – 140,576 miles
  • 2018 – 139,065 miles
  • 2017 – 134,520 miles
  • 2016 – 132,142 miles
  • 2015 – 131,053 miles
  • 2014 – 129,817 miles
  • 2013 – 128,027 miles
  • 2012 – 123,776 miles
  • 2011 – 120,239 miles
  • 2010 – 115,468 miles
  • 2009 – 110,357 miles
  • 2008 – 104,525 miles
  • 2007 – 97,875 miles
  • 2006 – 78,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,299 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,299 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,299 miles
    Test number
    299060298878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    149,863 miles
    Test number
    665096449645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail149,863 miles (+818)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,863 miles
    Test number
    961427520820
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass149,045 miles (+3,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,045 miles
    Test number
    770046015013
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass145,578 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,578 miles
    Test number
    271046397087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail145,577 miles (+2,558)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,577 miles
    Test number
    669599253051
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass143,019 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,019 miles
    Test number
    992024216452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail143,015 miles (+1,301)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,015 miles
    Test number
    689934843174
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass141,714 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,714 miles
    Test number
    386456299596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,576 miles (+1,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,576 miles
    Test number
    103871757757
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long

  11. Pass139,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,065 miles
    Test number
    247867792349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail139,065 miles (+4,545)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,065 miles
    Test number
    204513636165
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass134,520 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    134,520 miles
    Test number
    251313640911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,513 miles (+2,371)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,513 miles
    Test number
    268090967766
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  15. Pass132,142 miles (+1,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,142 miles
    Test number
    856476487908
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub bolt missing

  16. Pass131,053 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    131,053 miles
    Test number
    287243878100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,817 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    129,817 miles
    Test number
    335195904344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass128,027 miles (+4,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    128,027 miles
    Test number
    138672603350
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass123,776 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    123,776 miles
    Test number
    769698412365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass120,239 miles (+4,771)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    120,239 miles
    Test number
    698233121366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,468 miles (+5,111)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    115,468 miles
    Test number
    514137510359
    • NoteBoth front and front to rear brake pipes corroded

  22. Pass110,357 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    110,357 miles
    Test number
    571488729328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail110,258 miles (+5,733)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,258 miles
    Test number
    131818719319
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • NoteHandbrake long
    • NoteNearside front hub seal leaking

  24. Pass104,525 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    104,525 miles
    Test number
    930002028383
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTransfer box looks like its leaking into hand brake drum efficency ok

  25. Fail104,525 miles (+6,650)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,525 miles
    Test number
    493042928449
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTransfer box looks like its leaking into hand brake drum efficency ok

  26. Pass97,875 miles (+8,873)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    97,875 miles
    Test number
    903944727366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass89,002 miles (+10,136)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    89,002 miles
    Test number
    263340337034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass78,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    78,866 miles
    Test number
    932415656074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 MAY

Does L5 MAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 MAY is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 MAY?
The MOT on L5 MAY is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 MAY done?
L5 MAY was recorded at 150,299 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,615 miles a year.
Has L5 MAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 MAY has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 MAY 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 MAY find?
L5 MAY passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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