Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
L5 PRLMOT history
L5 PRL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,148 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 118,148 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,714 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 PRL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 22 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 PRL was last recorded at 118,148 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Nov 2023: 92,689 miles, lower than 94,871 miles on 18 Oct 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 118,144 miles · 3 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 5,714 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,148 miles
- 2024 – 111,438 miles
- 2023 – 92,689 miles
- 2022 – 94,871 miles
- 2021 – 88,470 miles
- 2020 – 82,237 miles
- 2019 – 76,046 miles
- 2018 – 69,263 miles
- 2017 – 63,341 miles
- 2016 – 58,731 miles
- 2015 – 52,977 miles
- 2014 – 46,758 miles
- 2013 – 40,539 miles
- 2012 – 35,901 miles
- 2011 – 31,518 miles
- 2010 – 26,643 miles
- 2009 – 20,995 miles
- 2008 – 13,527 miles
- 2007 – 12,976 miles
- 2006 – 10,075 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,148 miles
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.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,148 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 118,148 miles
- Test number
- 159533579900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,144 miles (+6,706)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,144 miles
- Test number
- 131895325166
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened by a cut on child seat belt (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Pass111,438 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 111,438 miles
- Test number
- 609927154049
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail111,438 miles (+18,749)3 dangerous10 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,438 miles
- Test number
- 499472290440
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass92,689 miles (-2,182)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 92,689 miles
- Test number
- 875773416873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,871 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 94,871 miles
- Test number
- 219787997036
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail94,871 miles (+6,401)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,871 miles
- Test number
- 877566927731
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 88,470 miles
- Test number
- 966263465874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,470 miles (+6,233)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,470 miles
- Test number
- 582411918056
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Pass82,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 82,237 miles
- Test number
- 158744760459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,237 miles (+6,191)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,237 miles
- Test number
- 727310063098
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass76,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 76,046 miles
- Test number
- 249154400016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,046 miles (+6,783)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,046 miles
- Test number
- 612627868066
- DangerousNearside Front UJ swivel hub leaking
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated Grease leaking from swivel housing joint (1.1.14 (b))
Pass69,263 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 69,263 miles
- Test number
- 327979650309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail69,263 miles (+5,922)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,263 miles
- Test number
- 500983948727
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,341 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 63,341 miles
- Test number
- 265725529496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,341 miles (+4,610)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,341 miles
- Test number
- 763604859152
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X member (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X member (6.6.6)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass58,731 miles (+5,754)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 58,731 miles
- Test number
- 468660686165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 52,977 miles
- Test number
- 350116884097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,977 miles (+6,219)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,977 miles
- Test number
- 741811349121
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass46,758 miles (+6,219)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 46,758 miles
- Test number
- 959599454283
- NoteN/s side step missing
- NoteRear step corroded
Pass40,539 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 40,539 miles
- Test number
- 105805423259
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail40,539 miles (+4,638)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,539 miles
- Test number
- 825965923238
- FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,901 miles (+4,383)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 35,901 miles
- Test number
- 666026032203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,518 miles (+4,875)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 31,518 miles
- Test number
- 547091731218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,643 miles (+5,648)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 26,643 miles
- Test number
- 703065930214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,995 miles (+7,468)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 20,995 miles
- Test number
- 100391159272
- NoteSteering damper bush worn
Pass13,527 miles (+551)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 13,527 miles
- Test number
- 972380978003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,976 miles (+2,901)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 12,976 miles
- Test number
- 191232257323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,075 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 10,075 miles
- Test number
- 522125156384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 PRL
- Does L5 PRL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 PRL is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L5 PRL?
- The MOT on L5 PRL is valid until 15 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 PRL done?
- L5 PRL was recorded at 118,148 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,714 miles a year.
- Has L5 PRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 PRL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 PRL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L5 PRL find?
- L5 PRL passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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