Land Rover Defender
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,528 cc
L5 OTHMOT history
L5 OTH is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 10,645 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 10,645 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 OTH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,528 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 OTH was last recorded at 10,645 miles on 13 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Aug 2012: 1,393 miles, lower than 82,356 miles on 16 Sept 2011.
- 15 Sept 2014: 6,039 miles, lower than 36,380 miles on 4 Sept 2013.
- 13 Mar 2025: 10,645 miles, lower than 106,458 miles on 12 Mar 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 106,458 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 10,645 miles
- 2022 – 10,316 miles
- 2021 – 10,138 miles
- 2020 – 9,925 miles
- 2019 – 9,507 miles
- 2018 – 9,293 miles
- 2017 – 9,042 miles
- 2016 – 8,609 miles
- 2015 – 7,445 miles
- 2014 – 6,039 miles
- 2013 – 36,380 miles
- 2012 – 1,393 miles
- 2011 – 82,356 miles
- 2010 – 79,773 miles
- 2009 – 74,281 miles
- 2008 – 68,215 miles
- 2007 – 59,279 miles
- 2006 – 55,346 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass10,645 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension cup/hat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension cup/hat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySlight oil leaks both n/s and o/s front hub seals.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks engine/gear box area.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass10,645 miles (-95,813)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 10,645 miles
- Test number
- 183377728819
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension cup/hat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension cup/hat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight oil leaks both n/s and o/s front hub seals.
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks engine/gear box area.
Fail106,458 miles1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,458 miles
- Test number
- 631032265729
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension cup/hat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension cup/hat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight oil leaks both n/s and o/s front hub seals.
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks engine/gear box area.
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 638680105797
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine / gear box ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive hub seals both (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (both suspension top hats/cups showing signs of corrosion) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in-between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FailMileage not read5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 388806297968
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 4,80 reading. (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens faded. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens faded. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth n/s and o/s front (suspension top hats/cups showing signs of corrosion)
- AdvisoryBrake discs all round light surface rust.
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking/perishing in-between tread.
- AdvisorySlight oil leaks both n/s and o/s front hub seals.
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks engine and gear box areas.
Pass10,316 miles (+178)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 10,316 miles
- Test number
- 607991786498
- MinorRear Position lamp incorrect colour Starting to fade on top . (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top hat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass10,138 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 10,138 miles
- Test number
- 344690977292
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive top hat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail10,138 miles (+213)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,138 miles
- Test number
- 145298129119
- MajorCentral Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive top hat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass9,925 miles (+418)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 9,925 miles
- Test number
- 193061450249
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass9,507 miles (+6)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 9,507 miles
- Test number
- 279611617860
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear brake and suspension components
- AdvisorySlight misting of oil around transfer box
Fail9,501 miles (+208)2 dangerous1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,501 miles
- Test number
- 539532587672
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear brake and suspension components
- AdvisoryMisting of oil around both front swirl joints
- AdvisorySlight misting of oil around transfer box
Pass9,293 miles (+251)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 9,293 miles
- Test number
- 879877771322
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front swirls have slight misting of oil
Pass9,042 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 9,042 miles
- Test number
- 466005781665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,042 miles (+433)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,042 miles
- Test number
- 312000045078
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass8,609 miles (+1,164)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 8,609 miles
- Test number
- 723040351331
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
Pass7,445 miles (+1,406)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 7,445 miles
- Test number
- 784110625101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,039 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 6,039 miles
- Test number
- 355643764478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail6,039 miles (-30,341)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,039 miles
- Test number
- 318458554227
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass36,380 miles (+34,987)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 36,380 miles
- Test number
- 219127143231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,393 miles (-80,963)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 1,393 miles
- Test number
- 376244942461
- NoteOil leak
Pass82,356 miles (+2,583)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 82,356 miles
- Test number
- 147319551217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,773 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 79,773 miles
- Test number
- 883306190101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,773 miles (+5,492)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,773 miles
- Test number
- 633275190192
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,281 miles (+6,066)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 74,281 miles
- Test number
- 653596699132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,215 miles (+8,936)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 68,215 miles
- Test number
- 310918098113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,279 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 59,279 miles
- Test number
- 402971277175
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail59,279 miles (+3,933)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,279 miles
- Test number
- 892921977145
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,346 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 55,346 miles
- Test number
- 393409906489
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about L5 OTH
- Does L5 OTH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L5 OTH expired on 21 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L5 OTH?
- The MOT on L5 OTH expired on 21 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L5 OTH done?
- L5 OTH was recorded at 10,645 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025.
- Has L5 OTH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 OTH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 OTH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 31 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L5 OTH find?
- L5 OTH passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension cup/hat.; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension cup/hat.; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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