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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

R5 LFWMOT history

R5 LFW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 91,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

R5 LFW green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,853 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LFW was last recorded at 91,853 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 3,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,809 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,044 miles
Average per year
4,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,853 miles
  • 2025 – 88,809 miles
  • 2024 – 88,329 miles
  • 2023 – 83,650 miles
  • 2022 – 78,679 miles
  • 2021 – 74,636 miles
  • 2020 – 72,095 miles
  • 2019 – 68,972 miles
  • 2018 – 66,523 miles
  • 2017 – 59,505 miles
  • 2016 – 55,070 miles
  • 2015 – 49,924 miles
  • 2014 – 44,216 miles
  • 2013 – 37,377 miles
  • 2012 – 30,033 miles
  • 2011 – 23,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,853 miles

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,853 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,853 miles
    Test number
    311762265270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,809 miles (+480)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,809 miles
    Test number
    162201765037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear filler neck pipe perished
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,329 miles (+4,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,329 miles
    Test number
    738058120323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass83,650 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,650 miles
    Test number
    737996423374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail83,641 miles (+4,962)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,641 miles
    Test number
    417140528437
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe damaged filler neck pipe split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top shock nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass78,679 miles (+4,043)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,679 miles
    Test number
    719379251381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,636 miles (+2,541)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,636 miles
    Test number
    313090914859
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension coil springs and offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront brakes performances slight imbalance
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension/ swivel hub slightly damp and slight play
    • AdvisoryRear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

  8. Pass72,095 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,095 miles
    Test number
    797702047939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,972 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,972 miles
    Test number
    161274244274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,523 miles (+7,018)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,523 miles
    Test number
    362295645152
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass59,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,505 miles
    Test number
    808900317989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,505 miles (+4,435)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,505 miles
    Test number
    644389025890
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass55,070 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,070 miles
    Test number
    750026230605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,924 miles (+5,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,924 miles
    Test number
    537990054761
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass44,216 miles (+6,839)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,216 miles
    Test number
    455461524398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  16. Pass37,377 miles (+7,344)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,377 miles
    Test number
    455738713449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,033 miles
    Test number
    666697322360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,033 miles (+6,875)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,033 miles
    Test number
    725087822335
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass23,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,158 miles
    Test number
    528936521326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R5 LFW

Does R5 LFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LFW is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LFW?
The MOT on R5 LFW is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LFW done?
R5 LFW was recorded at 91,853 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,626 miles a year.
Has R5 LFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LFW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on R5 LFW 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 R5 LFW find?
R5 LFW passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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