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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

M5 WDNMOT history

M5 WDN is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 183,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

M5 WDN black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
183,554 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 WDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 WDN was last recorded at 183,554 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,987 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
567 miles
Average per year
7,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,554 miles
  • 2024 – 182,987 miles
  • 2023 – 180,795 miles
  • 2022 – 179,048 miles
  • 2020 – 179,016 miles
  • 2019 – 176,721 miles
  • 2018 – 172,932 miles
  • 2017 – 170,746 miles
  • 2016 – 167,927 miles
  • 2015 – 162,523 miles
  • 2014 – 156,317 miles
  • 2013 – 141,446 miles
  • 2012 – 121,788 miles
  • 2011 – 117,869 miles
  • 2010 – 108,182 miles
  • 2009 – 86,871 miles
  • 2008 – 63,067 miles
  • 2007 – 45,672 miles
  • 2006 – 35,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,554 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective plus joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,554 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    183,554 miles
    Test number
    293681863510
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective plus joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail183,554 miles (+567)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,554 miles
    Test number
    525080573401
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective plus joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass182,987 miles (+2,192)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    182,987 miles
    Test number
    844578925415
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Ladder chassis rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass180,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    180,795 miles
    Test number
    366382399692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail180,795 miles (+1,747)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,795 miles
    Test number
    949658959466
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass179,048 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    179,048 miles
    Test number
    356815961471
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail179,032 miles (+16)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,032 miles
    Test number
    827337284714
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail179,016 miles (+7)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,016 miles
    Test number
    817973007499
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail179,009 miles (+2,288)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,009 miles
    Test number
    870596664919
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive transmission and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange / bolts heavily corroded

  10. Pass176,721 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    176,721 miles
    Test number
    183806285281
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  11. Fail176,721 miles (+3,789)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,721 miles
    Test number
    221637744558
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  12. Pass172,932 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    172,932 miles
    Test number
    500158918508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass170,746 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    170,746 miles
    Test number
    747400961222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass167,927 miles (+5,404)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    167,927 miles
    Test number
    673076697760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass162,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    162,523 miles
    Test number
    500740108131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just passes on performance
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  16. Fail162,523 miles (+6,206)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,523 miles
    Test number
    489995281177
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just passes on performance
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  17. Pass156,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    156,317 miles
    Test number
    767372284291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail156,317 miles (+14,871)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,317 miles
    Test number
    409870184261
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass141,446 miles (+19,658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    141,446 miles
    Test number
    899724043365
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass121,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    121,788 miles
    Test number
    835197742389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,787 miles (+3,918)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,787 miles
    Test number
    788997142326
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass117,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    117,869 miles
    Test number
    155359731357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail117,869 miles (+9,687)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,869 miles
    Test number
    417429531417
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass108,182 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    108,182 miles
    Test number
    400531640476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail108,135 miles (+21,264)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,135 miles
    Test number
    704690340351
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass86,871 miles (+23,804)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,871 miles
    Test number
    170971449329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass63,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,067 miles
    Test number
    194285248306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,067 miles (+17,395)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,067 miles
    Test number
    361335648324
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass45,672 miles (+9,915)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,672 miles
    Test number
    961834847307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail35,757 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,757 miles
    Test number
    224456996229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass35,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,757 miles
    Test number
    371586796411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 WDN

Does M5 WDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 WDN expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 WDN?
The MOT on M5 WDN expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 WDN done?
M5 WDN was recorded at 183,554 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 7,850 miles a year.
Has M5 WDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 WDN has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 WDN 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 M5 WDN find?
M5 WDN passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front coil spring corroded; rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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