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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

N5 REKMOT history

N5 REK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

N5 REK green 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 14 May 2027
Mileage
87,938 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 REK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
4 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 REK was last recorded at 87,938 miles on 4 May 2026, 1,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Dec 2009: 38,821 miles, lower than 57,431 miles on 28 Nov 2008.

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
86,649 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,289 miles
Average per year
2,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,938 miles
  • 2025 – 86,649 miles
  • 2024 – 84,148 miles
  • 2023 – 82,636 miles
  • 2022 – 80,055 miles
  • 2021 – 78,217 miles
  • 2019 – 72,632 miles
  • 2018 – 68,161 miles
  • 2016 – 65,901 miles
  • 2014 – 63,584 miles
  • 2013 – 60,437 miles
  • 2012 – 55,761 miles
  • 2011 – 49,625 miles
  • 2009 – 38,821 miles
  • 2008 – 57,431 miles
  • 2007 – 44,095 miles
  • 2006 – 37,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,938 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    87,938 miles
    Test number
    818488397909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,938 miles (+1,289)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,938 miles
    Test number
    960863102085
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass86,649 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,649 miles
    Test number
    679169300027
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail86,649 miles (+2,501)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,649 miles
    Test number
    443342637916
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,148 miles (+1,512)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,148 miles
    Test number
    467815948376
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass82,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,636 miles
    Test number
    883428938009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail82,636 miles (+2,581)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,636 miles
    Test number
    189237502755
    • MajorFuel system component leaking top of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass80,055 miles (+1,838)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,055 miles
    Test number
    273551617759
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass78,217 miles (+5,585)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,217 miles
    Test number
    169449602603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass72,632 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,632 miles
    Test number
    898442429424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Fail72,632 miles (+68)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,632 miles
    Test number
    472507712425
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Fail72,564 miles (+4,403)1 dangerous12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,564 miles
    Test number
    208862370910
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  13. Pass68,161 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,161 miles
    Test number
    503038907834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,901 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,901 miles
    Test number
    227896091891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,584 miles (+563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,584 miles
    Test number
    768217844205
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail63,021 miles (+2,584)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    305764024214
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass60,437 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,437 miles
    Test number
    918496023240
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass damaged

  18. Fail60,437 miles (+4,676)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,437 miles
    Test number
    246786723258
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass damaged

  19. Pass55,761 miles (+6,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,761 miles
    Test number
    508160632001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass49,625 miles (+10,804)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,625 miles
    Test number
    295301531090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass38,821 miles (-18,610)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,821 miles
    Test number
    872080259373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,431 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,431 miles
    Test number
    642993338382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,873 miles
    Test number
    400738428187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,873 miles (+10,778)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,873 miles
    Test number
    890433828113
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteReverse light lens broken

  25. Fail44,095 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,095 miles
    Test number
    184270027168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass44,095 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,095 miles
    Test number
    652000727137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,948 miles
    Test number
    894025826145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,948 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,948 miles
    Test number
    912155026146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Questions about N5 REK

Does N5 REK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 REK is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 REK?
The MOT on N5 REK is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 REK done?
N5 REK was recorded at 87,938 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 2,500 miles a year.
Has N5 REK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 REK has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2026.
Has the mileage on N5 REK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on N5 REK find?
N5 REK passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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