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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

L5 NDYMOT history

L5 NDY is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 166,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L5 NDY grey 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
166,064 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NDY was last recorded at 166,064 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 4,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,584 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,480 miles
Average per year
10,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,064 miles
  • 2024 – 161,584 miles
  • 2023 – 156,562 miles
  • 2022 – 151,103 miles
  • 2021 – 146,935 miles
  • 2020 – 138,982 miles
  • 2019 – 128,928 miles
  • 2018 – 114,071 miles
  • 2017 – 80,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,064 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,064 miles (+4,480)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    166,064 miles
    Test number
    391749653278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass161,584 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,584 miles
    Test number
    277480745703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail161,580 miles (+5,018)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,580 miles
    Test number
    940989249851
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass156,562 miles (+5,459)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    156,562 miles
    Test number
    192057179614
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass151,103 miles (+4,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,103 miles
    Test number
    823708270700
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass146,935 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,935 miles
    Test number
    506924203296
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail146,935 miles (+7,953)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,935 miles
    Test number
    985515196135
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass138,982 miles (+10,054)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,982 miles
    Test number
    324955483281
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass128,928 miles (+14,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,928 miles
    Test number
    572088006246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass114,071 miles (+33,546)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,071 miles
    Test number
    217796318413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,525 miles
    Test number
    377734411065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 NDY

Does L5 NDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NDY is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 NDY?
The MOT on L5 NDY is valid until 18 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 NDY done?
L5 NDY was recorded at 166,064 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 10,157 miles a year.
Has L5 NDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NDY has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 NDY 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 NDY find?
L5 NDY passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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