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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

L5 XDYMOT history

L5 XDY is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 79,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

L5 XDY grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
79,058 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 XDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 XDY was last recorded at 79,058 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,123 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
935 miles
Average per year
3,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,058 miles
  • 2025 – 78,123 miles
  • 2024 – 76,411 miles
  • 2023 – 73,681 miles
  • 2022 – 72,434 miles
  • 2021 – 69,613 miles
  • 2020 – 67,859 miles
  • 2019 – 61,323 miles
  • 2018 – 50,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,058 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Engine sump corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,058 miles (+935)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    79,058 miles
    Test number
    166386414551
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,123 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,123 miles
    Test number
    962602360783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,411 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,411 miles
    Test number
    846891287324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,681 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    73,681 miles
    Test number
    251035452647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,434 miles (+2,821)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    72,434 miles
    Test number
    379612827302
    • AdvisoryEngine sump corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (axle end bushes). (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner outer edges unevenly worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (axle end bushes). (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner outer edges unevenly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass69,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,613 miles
    Test number
    191957785688
    • AdvisoryEngine sump corroded.

  7. Fail69,613 miles (+1,754)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,613 miles
    Test number
    902338563252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump corroded.

  8. Pass67,859 miles (+6,536)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    67,859 miles
    Test number
    150644889443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,323 miles (+10,800)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,323 miles
    Test number
    709013307514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,523 miles
    Test number
    375630985855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 XDY

Does L5 XDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 XDY is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 XDY?
The MOT on L5 XDY is valid until 14 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 XDY done?
L5 XDY was recorded at 79,058 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 3,463 miles a year.
Has L5 XDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 XDY has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 XDY 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 XDY find?
L5 XDY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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