
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
L5 OVSMOT history
L5 OVS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 37 MOT tests, with 181,336 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 181,336 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 37
- 21 passed · 16 failed
- Per year
- 6,587 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 OVS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 29 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 OVS was last recorded at 181,336 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 5,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 176,016 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,320 miles
- Average per year
- 6,587 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,336 miles
- 2025 – 176,016 miles
- 2024 – 170,168 miles
- 2023 – 166,349 miles
- 2022 – 164,457 miles
- 2021 – 160,918 miles
- 2020 – 160,848 miles
- 2019 – 150,736 miles
- 2018 – 137,616 miles
- 2017 – 124,544 miles
- 2016 – 108,929 miles
- 2015 – 103,613 miles
- 2014 – 98,023 miles
- 2013 – 90,103 miles
- 2012 – 86,685 miles
- 2011 – 82,303 miles
- 2010 – 77,390 miles
- 2009 – 71,607 miles
- 2008 – 65,398 miles
- 2007 – 58,066 miles
- 2006 – 49,146 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake servo corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
37 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,336 miles (+5,320)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 181,336 miles
- Test number
- 412008314113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,016 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 176,016 miles
- Test number
- 721305162511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,006 miles (+5,838)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,006 miles
- Test number
- 134586679111
- MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn Rear of the rear U/J worn excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass170,168 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 170,168 miles
- Test number
- 357029653374
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail170,167 miles (+3,818)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,167 miles
- Test number
- 295278833849
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Missing (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass166,349 miles (+356)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 166,349 miles
- Test number
- 530814161117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,993 miles (+1,536)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 165,993 miles
- Test number
- 122833667237
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,457 miles (+3,539)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 164,457 miles
- Test number
- 553037523670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,918 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 160,918 miles
- Test number
- 877630832006
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer spring bracket areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both sides belt buckles corroded not smooth
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))
Fail160,918 miles (+70)3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,918 miles
- Test number
- 981836513017
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer spring bracket areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both sides belt buckles corroded not smooth
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))
Fail160,848 miles (+10,112)12 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,848 miles
- Test number
- 261124087403
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded through near anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear-most track rod end boot split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bottom bushing (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded through near damper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded through near damper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded through near anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))
- Advisory2 rear seat belt buckles are not smooth to operate
- AdvisoryAll tyres edge tread blocks slightly stepped
- AdvisoryAuxiliary belt worn on one edge
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes slightly worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/ transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leaks from various places on the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,736 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 150,736 miles
- Test number
- 619198298232
- AdvisoryBoth o/s n/s chassis rails have surface rusting and corrosion
Fail150,736 miles (+13,120)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,736 miles
- Test number
- 984895608333
- DangerousNearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision retighten bolt (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth o/s n/s chassis rails have surface rusting and corrosion
Pass137,616 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 137,616 miles
- Test number
- 285281797041
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes and cups corroded (5.3.2 (c))
Fail137,614 miles (+13,070)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,614 miles
- Test number
- 297054509063
- DangerousIntermediate drop arm likely to become detached At connection steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak at steering box and n/s front hub
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes and cups corroded (5.3.2 (c))
Pass124,544 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 124,544 miles
- Test number
- 534960875225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,543 miles (+15,614)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,543 miles
- Test number
- 112254089002
- FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play First joint (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play On rear bar (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass108,929 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 108,929 miles
- Test number
- 604554044686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,929 miles (+5,316)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,929 miles
- Test number
- 633770510860
- Repaired at testFront registration plate missing refit (6.3.1a)
- Repaired at testHorn not working new horn (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testTowbar component insecure tow ball loose (6.6.1)
Pass103,613 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 103,613 miles
- Test number
- 830931816683
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail103,613 miles (+5,590)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,613 miles
- Test number
- 359000098198
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass98,023 miles (+7,920)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 98,023 miles
- Test number
- 655692864124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass90,103 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 90,103 miles
- Test number
- 548495033120
- 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)
Fail90,088 miles (+3,403)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,088 miles
- Test number
- 499920733130
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
Pass86,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 86,685 miles
- Test number
- 525330052100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,685 miles (+4,382)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,685 miles
- Test number
- 895624342131
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass82,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 82,303 miles
- Test number
- 736083031137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,303 miles (+4,913)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,303 miles
- Test number
- 755082231122
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Pass77,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2011
- Odometer
- 77,390 miles
- Test number
- 622311030101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,390 miles (+5,783)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,390 miles
- Test number
- 480720330133
- DangerousCentre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,607 miles (+6,209)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2010
- Odometer
- 71,607 miles
- Test number
- 713372449189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 65,398 miles
- Test number
- 101825438136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,398 miles (+7,332)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,398 miles
- Test number
- 102995438135
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass58,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 58,066 miles
- Test number
- 402183247120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,066 miles (+8,920)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,066 miles
- Test number
- 601202347177
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass49,146 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2007
- Odometer
- 49,146 miles
- Test number
- 253517036455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,146 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,146 miles
- Test number
- 563906036110
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about L5 OVS
- Does L5 OVS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 OVS is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 OVS?
- The MOT on L5 OVS is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 OVS done?
- L5 OVS was recorded at 181,336 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 6,587 miles a year.
- Has L5 OVS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 OVS has failed 16 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 OVS 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 OVS find?
- L5 OVS passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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