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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L5 SOWMOT history

L5 SOW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

L5 SOW blue 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 4 May 2027
Mileage
85,431 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
7 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SOW was last recorded at 85,431 miles on 5 May 2026, 2,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jun 2022: 80,239 miles, lower than 186,712 miles on 6 May 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
82,591 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,431 miles
  • 2024 – 82,591 miles
  • 2023 – 81,429 miles
  • 2022 – 80,239 miles
  • 2021 – 186,712 miles
  • 2017 – 171,005 miles
  • 2016 – 162,588 miles
  • 2015 – 154,172 miles
  • 2014 – 149,916 miles
  • 2013 – 143,862 miles
  • 2012 – 138,338 miles
  • 2011 – 134,315 miles
  • 2010 – 130,102 miles
  • 2009 – 123,614 miles
  • 2008 – 117,982 miles
  • 2007 – 113,177 miles
  • 2006 – 105,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,431 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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,431 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,431 miles
    Test number
    463491788864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,591 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,591 miles
    Test number
    552430876530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,429 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,429 miles
    Test number
    826085278758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,239 miles (-106,473)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,239 miles
    Test number
    972996577627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass186,712 miles (+15,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    186,712 miles
    Test number
    930731308790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass171,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    171,005 miles
    Test number
    200436791480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail171,005 miles (+8,417)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,005 miles
    Test number
    417357757420
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

  8. Pass162,588 miles (+8,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    162,588 miles
    Test number
    832555018007
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass154,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    154,172 miles
    Test number
    335106685650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail154,172 miles (+4,256)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,172 miles
    Test number
    262059466761
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  11. Pass149,916 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    149,916 miles
    Test number
    859770054148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Fail149,916 miles (+6,054)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,916 miles
    Test number
    505639944122
    • FailureDetachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass143,862 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    143,862 miles
    Test number
    655254653157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNearside front hub seal weeping oil
    • NoteO/S wiper arm linkage worn

  14. Fail143,862 miles (+5,524)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,862 miles
    Test number
    548561053104
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNearside front hub seal weeping oil
    • NoteO/S wiper arm linkage worn

  15. Pass138,338 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    138,338 miles
    Test number
    659325322162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front hub seal weeping oil.

  16. Fail138,338 miles (+4,023)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,338 miles
    Test number
    588505722143
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front hub seal weeping oil.

  17. Pass134,315 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    134,315 miles
    Test number
    296737751476
    • NoteNearside front hub seal leaking

  18. Fail134,309 miles (+4,207)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,309 miles
    Test number
    457352851152
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteNearside front hub seal leaking

  19. Pass130,102 miles (+6,488)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    130,102 miles
    Test number
    724272650197
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass123,614 miles (+5,632)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    123,614 miles
    Test number
    644308049134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBalljoint from steering box dust cover split

  21. Pass117,982 miles (+4,805)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    117,982 miles
    Test number
    792360258143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteDust cover split on ball joint from steering box
    • NoteOffside wiper split at end

  22. Pass113,177 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    113,177 miles
    Test number
    511910357105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBall joint from steering box dust cover split

  23. Fail113,175 miles (+7,388)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,175 miles
    Test number
    780219447129
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBall joint from steering box dust cover split

  24. Pass105,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    105,787 miles
    Test number
    950144326130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail105,787 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,787 miles
    Test number
    323823926165
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about L5 SOW

Does L5 SOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SOW is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 SOW?
The MOT on L5 SOW is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SOW done?
L5 SOW was recorded at 85,431 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026.
Has L5 SOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SOW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on L5 SOW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 SOW find?
L5 SOW passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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