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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,495 cc

L5 OLEMOT history

L5 OLE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

L5 OLE green 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 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
69,793 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 OLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 OLE was last recorded at 69,793 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 3,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2022: 65,019 miles, lower than 65,504 miles on 6 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,097 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,696 miles
Average per year
2,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,793 miles
  • 2025 – 66,097 miles
  • 2024 – 65,448 miles
  • 2023 – 65,285 miles
  • 2022 – 65,019 miles
  • 2021 – 65,504 miles
  • 2020 – 63,630 miles
  • 2019 – 60,021 miles
  • 2018 – 55,586 miles
  • 2017 – 51,161 miles
  • 2016 – 46,273 miles
  • 2015 – 42,315 miles
  • 2014 – 35,607 miles
  • 2012 – 30,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,793 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,793 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    69,793 miles
    Test number
    864414858271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,097 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,097 miles
    Test number
    639050611678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,448 miles (+163)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    65,448 miles
    Test number
    797840236813
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass65,285 miles (+266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,285 miles
    Test number
    959283265656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass65,019 miles (-485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,019 miles
    Test number
    804944521775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass65,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,504 miles
    Test number
    413492872444
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail65,504 miles (+1,874)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,504 miles
    Test number
    851768217432
    • Repaired at testRear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass63,630 miles (+3,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,630 miles
    Test number
    247178974687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass60,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,021 miles
    Test number
    321942757819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail60,021 miles (+4,435)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,021 miles
    Test number
    543547591904
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,586 miles
    Test number
    124852533218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Fail55,586 miles (+4,425)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,586 miles
    Test number
    935489672735
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing has slight leak

  13. Pass51,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,161 miles
    Test number
    246422187110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail51,161 miles (+4,888)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,161 miles
    Test number
    369776835079
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight oil leak around swivel housing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass46,273 miles (+3,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,273 miles
    Test number
    944960027609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass42,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,315 miles
    Test number
    629360915023
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail42,315 miles (+6,708)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,315 miles
    Test number
    825450815062
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass35,607 miles (+5,256)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,607 miles
    Test number
    167022504478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass30,351 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,351 miles
    Test number
    877576462347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,638 miles
    Test number
    569930532055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 OLE

Does L5 OLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 OLE is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 OLE?
The MOT on L5 OLE is valid until 20 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 OLE done?
L5 OLE was recorded at 69,793 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 2,927 miles a year.
Has L5 OLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 OLE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 OLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 OLE find?
L5 OLE passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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