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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

PAC 540MOT history

PAC 540 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

PAC 540 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 19 May 2027
Mileage
138,169 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAC 540
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PAC 540 was last recorded at 138,169 miles on 20 May 2026, 133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,036 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
133 miles
Average per year
6,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,169 miles
  • 2025 – 134,388 miles
  • 2024 – 129,147 miles
  • 2023 – 123,874 miles
  • 2022 – 117,925 miles
  • 2021 – 113,899 miles
  • 2020 – 111,047 miles
  • 2019 – 104,652 miles
  • 2018 – 97,906 miles
  • 2017 – 90,596 miles
  • 2016 – 83,835 miles
  • 2015 – 73,710 miles
  • 2014 – 65,975 miles
  • 2013 – 58,308 miles
  • 2012 – 50,146 miles
  • 2011 – 45,588 miles
  • 2010 – 40,872 miles
  • 2009 – 34,929 miles
  • 2008 – 21,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,169 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Foremost (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Above steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy on inside (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy on inside (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft rear joint worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,169 miles (+133)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    138,169 miles
    Test number
    743941536664
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Foremost (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Above steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy on inside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy on inside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,036 miles (+3,648)5 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,036 miles
    Test number
    519762847746
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Foremost (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Above steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy on inside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy on inside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,388 miles (+5,241)6 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    134,388 miles
    Test number
    216737127387
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt FRONT MOST (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR MOST - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective CLOUDY ON INSIDE OF LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR MOST - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective CLOUDY ON INSIDE OF LENS & OUTPUT SLIGHTLY REDUCED (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive FROM ABOVE STEERING GEAR AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREG LAMP LENS DIRTY ON INSIDE

  4. Pass129,147 miles (+118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    129,147 miles
    Test number
    432193047151
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,029 miles (+5,155)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,029 miles
    Test number
    445862906907
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake covered in oil (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel brake covered in oil from axle (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,874 miles (+5,949)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    123,874 miles
    Test number
    392116767240
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,925 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,925 miles
    Test number
    119119636892
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,925 miles (+4,026)1 dangerous4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,925 miles
    Test number
    984032571566
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter housing corroded leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,899 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    113,899 miles
    Test number
    497483029226
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail113,899 miles (+2,852)4 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,899 miles
    Test number
    116198093963
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,047 miles (+6,395)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    111,047 miles
    Test number
    226866972077
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass104,652 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2020
    Odometer
    104,652 miles
    Test number
    949238496026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail104,652 miles (+6,746)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,652 miles
    Test number
    920303245118
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass97,906 miles (+7,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,906 miles
    Test number
    118464935944
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and Undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront to Rear brake pipes have been replaced

  15. Pass90,596 miles (+6,761)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,596 miles
    Test number
    419980261091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,835 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,835 miles
    Test number
    921834774227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,822 miles (+10,112)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,822 miles
    Test number
    870649010227
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt From steering box unit. (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass73,710 miles (+7,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,710 miles
    Test number
    575230915115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass65,975 miles (+7,667)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,975 miles
    Test number
    139122534163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,308 miles (+8,162)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,308 miles
    Test number
    268783733418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,146 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,146 miles
    Test number
    925655332150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,588 miles (+4,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,588 miles
    Test number
    877388411177
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass40,872 miles (+5,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,872 miles
    Test number
    533573010180
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass34,929 miles (+13,104)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,929 miles
    Test number
    962628019137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,825 miles
    Test number
    984370628193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PAC 540

What vehicle is registration PAC 540 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAC 540 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 May 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PAC 540 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PAC 540 is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on PAC 540?
The MOT on PAC 540 is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PAC 540 done?
PAC 540 was recorded at 138,169 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,443 miles a year.
Has PAC 540 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAC 540 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on PAC 540 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 PAC 540 find?
PAC 540 passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt foremost; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play, and 10 more.

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