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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

PEJ 5MOT history

PEJ 5 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

PEJ 5 grey 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
112,486 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PEJ 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PEJ 5 was last recorded at 112,486 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 7,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,785 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,701 miles
Average per year
5,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,486 miles
  • 2024 – 104,785 miles
  • 2023 – 98,453 miles
  • 2022 – 92,287 miles
  • 2021 – 88,729 miles
  • 2020 – 83,604 miles
  • 2019 – 79,433 miles
  • 2018 – 74,986 miles
  • 2017 – 71,163 miles
  • 2016 – 65,905 miles
  • 2015 – 57,576 miles
  • 2014 – 49,755 miles
  • 2013 – 40,234 miles
  • 2012 – 33,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,486 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded/ broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,486 miles (+7,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    112,486 miles
    Test number
    939721206836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass104,785 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,785 miles
    Test number
    621541291605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail104,740 miles (+6,287)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,740 miles
    Test number
    989259435301
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass98,453 miles (+262)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,453 miles
    Test number
    708677355057
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded/ broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth near to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis corroded/ flaky rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail98,191 miles (+5,904)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,191 miles
    Test number
    765542537284
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear bar as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside of tie rod mounting as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded/ broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth near to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis corroded/ flaky rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass92,287 miles (+31)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,287 miles
    Test number
    900273311042
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail92,256 miles (+3,527)2 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,256 miles
    Test number
    184305732283
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire fuel tank retaining strap corroded o/s rear (6.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass88,729 miles (+5,125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,729 miles
    Test number
    574205890213
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,604 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,604 miles
    Test number
    541292333024
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail83,604 miles (+4,171)2 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,604 miles
    Test number
    804436726749
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass79,433 miles (+4,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,433 miles
    Test number
    983596630870
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,986 miles (+3,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,986 miles
    Test number
    511439457818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass71,163 miles (+5,258)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,163 miles
    Test number
    525991209619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass65,905 miles (+8,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,905 miles
    Test number
    367516573210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass57,576 miles (+7,821)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,576 miles
    Test number
    634916654905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,755 miles (+9,521)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,755 miles
    Test number
    928182034294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,234 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,234 miles
    Test number
    715407603214
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall damage

  18. Fail40,226 miles (+6,586)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,226 miles
    Test number
    568779693125
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall damage

  19. Pass33,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,640 miles
    Test number
    106268002377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PEJ 5

What vehicle is registration PEJ 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PEJ 5 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Nov 2009. 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 PEJ 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PEJ 5 is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on PEJ 5?
The MOT on PEJ 5 is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PEJ 5 done?
PEJ 5 was recorded at 112,486 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 5,700 miles a year.
Has PEJ 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PEJ 5 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on PEJ 5 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 PEJ 5 find?
PEJ 5 passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front steering box has seepage.

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