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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

L5 MBJMOT history

L5 MBJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 50,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L5 MBJ green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
50,408 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 MBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
11 Feb 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 MBJ was last recorded at 50,408 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 3,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,298 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,110 miles
Average per year
2,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,408 miles
  • 2025 – 47,298 miles
  • 2024 – 46,735 miles
  • 2023 – 45,268 miles
  • 2022 – 41,535 miles
  • 2021 – 38,911 miles
  • 2020 – 36,636 miles
  • 2019 – 33,441 miles
  • 2018 – 27,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,408 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,408 miles (+3,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    50,408 miles
    Test number
    932074168446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass47,298 miles (+563)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    47,298 miles
    Test number
    304429411091
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on edge (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel seal slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass46,735 miles (+1,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    46,735 miles
    Test number
    523420782308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass45,268 miles (+3,733)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    45,268 miles
    Test number
    370600927758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass41,535 miles (+2,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    41,535 miles
    Test number
    723610410927
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass38,911 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    38,911 miles
    Test number
    904423636555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,636 miles (+3,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    36,636 miles
    Test number
    778840768092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass33,441 miles (+6,077)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    33,441 miles
    Test number
    162125650750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    27,364 miles
    Test number
    885130480159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 MBJ

Does L5 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 MBJ is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 MBJ?
The MOT on L5 MBJ is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 MBJ done?
L5 MBJ was recorded at 50,408 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 2,849 miles a year.
Has L5 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
No. L5 MBJ has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L5 MBJ 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 MBJ find?
L5 MBJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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