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Silver · Diesel · 2008

N5 KAHMOT history

N5 KAH is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

N5 KAH silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,697 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 KAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 KAH was last recorded at 106,697 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2013: 43,868 miles, lower than 366,502 miles on 20 Mar 2012.

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
106,540 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
5,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,697 miles
  • 2025 – 103,077 miles
  • 2023 – 99,750 miles
  • 2022 – 94,520 miles
  • 2021 – 91,488 miles
  • 2020 – 81,136 miles
  • 2019 – 74,927 miles
  • 2018 – 71,068 miles
  • 2017 – 66,468 miles
  • 2016 – 62,726 miles
  • 2015 – 58,667 miles
  • 2014 – 52,447 miles
  • 2013 – 43,868 miles
  • 2012 – 366,502 miles
  • 2011 – 28,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,697 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front sphericle housing seal leekingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,697 miles (+157)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,697 miles
    Test number
    779261703118
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sphericle housing seal leeking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail106,540 miles (+3,463)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,540 miles
    Test number
    848700257571
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge insecure broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sphericle housing seal leeking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass103,077 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,077 miles
    Test number
    130391262825
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail103,067 miles (+3,317)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,067 miles
    Test number
    393008595987
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass99,750 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,750 miles
    Test number
    631323358877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,520 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,520 miles
    Test number
    545640670618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail94,514 miles (+3,026)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,514 miles
    Test number
    614827685951
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,488 miles (+10,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,488 miles
    Test number
    183483415384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass81,136 miles (+6,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,136 miles
    Test number
    342890599935
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass74,927 miles (+3,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,927 miles
    Test number
    434071927605
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass71,068 miles (+4,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,068 miles
    Test number
    672959163745
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront swivels damp

  12. Pass66,468 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,468 miles
    Test number
    560783895632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,726 miles (+4,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,726 miles
    Test number
    159409660468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass58,667 miles (+6,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,667 miles
    Test number
    113992005363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  15. Pass52,447 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,447 miles
    Test number
    669625434375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,369 miles (+6,501)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,369 miles
    Test number
    306856074083
    • NoteSome tyre perrishing- tread/sidewall eg. see offside rear
    • NoteWiper blade/s begining to split at ends

  17. Pass43,868 miles (-322,634)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,868 miles
    Test number
    598748173084
    • NoteFront suspension swivel joints sweating
    • NoteTyres outer side-walls begining to crack

  18. Pass366,502 miles (+337,607)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    366,502 miles
    Test number
    516410782026
    • NoteSlight webbing damage- front seat belts.

  19. Pass28,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,895 miles
    Test number
    125573671496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,895 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,895 miles
    Test number
    395713171078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about N5 KAH

Does N5 KAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 KAH is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 KAH?
The MOT on N5 KAH is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 KAH done?
N5 KAH was recorded at 106,697 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,235 miles a year.
Has N5 KAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 KAH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on N5 KAH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on N5 KAH find?
N5 KAH passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front valve stem slightly damaged perished; nearside rear valve stem slightly damaged perished, and 5 more.

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