Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
R5 LXVMOT history
R5 LXV is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,926 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 105,926 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,402 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R5 LXV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R5 LXV was last recorded at 105,926 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,021 miles · 2 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 905 miles
- Average per year
- 4,402 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,926 miles
- 2025 – 105,021 miles
- 2024 – 103,617 miles
- 2023 – 103,420 miles
- 2022 – 103,275 miles
- 2021 – 102,812 miles
- 2019 – 102,000 miles
- 2018 – 99,754 miles
- 2017 – 88,520 miles
- 2016 – 80,236 miles
- 2015 – 68,111 miles
- 2014 – 60,673 miles
- 2013 – 49,387 miles
- 2012 – 45,592 miles
- 2011 – 43,237 miles
- 2010 – 40,890 miles
- 2009 – 35,505 miles
- 2008 – 30,263 miles
- 2007 – 23,868 miles
- 2006 – 17,882 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,926 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,926 miles (+905)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 105,926 miles
- Test number
- 605833845691
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass105,021 miles (+1,404)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 105,021 miles
- Test number
- 917513205670
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass103,617 miles (+197)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 103,617 miles
- Test number
- 550954643155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,420 miles (+145)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 103,420 miles
- Test number
- 586221018603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,275 miles (+463)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 103,275 miles
- Test number
- 789873443766
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,812 miles (+812)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 102,812 miles
- Test number
- 831355751802
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,000 miles (+2,246)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 102,000 miles
- Test number
- 398275576510
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,754 miles (+11,234)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 99,754 miles
- Test number
- 119626019672
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,520 miles (+8,284)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 88,520 miles
- Test number
- 281106952941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,236 miles (+12,125)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 80,236 miles
- Test number
- 517537246251
- AdvisoryOil leak from gear box
Pass68,111 miles (+7,438)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 68,111 miles
- Test number
- 218492905220
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass60,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 60,673 miles
- Test number
- 628792134237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,673 miles (+11,286)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,673 miles
- Test number
- 695262434216
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass49,387 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 49,387 miles
- Test number
- 196044553290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,283 miles (+3,691)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,283 miles
- Test number
- 109237143299
- FailureCentre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- NoteFront o/s & n/s drive shaft swivel housings leaking!
Pass45,592 miles (+2,355)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 45,592 miles
- Test number
- 798864332376
- NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- NoteBoth front swivel joints weeping oil
- NoteFront to rear brake pipe at front needs further clips/supporting
- NoteNear side front head lamp is loose in the left right movement, not affecting headlamp aim.
- NoteSlight dampness around fuel pressure regualtor
- NoteWindscreen scratched by wipers
Pass43,237 miles (+2,347)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 43,237 miles
- Test number
- 239780631366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,890 miles (+5,385)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 40,890 miles
- Test number
- 224407060489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,505 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 35,505 miles
- Test number
- 250259469125
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail35,498 miles (+5,235)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,498 miles
- Test number
- 811820369149
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass30,263 miles (+6,395)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 30,263 miles
- Test number
- 953279468106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,868 miles (+5,986)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 23,868 miles
- Test number
- 721111277135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,882 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 17,882 miles
- Test number
- 204287186479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R5 LXV
- Does R5 LXV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LXV is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R5 LXV?
- The MOT on R5 LXV is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R5 LXV done?
- R5 LXV was recorded at 105,926 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,402 miles a year.
- Has R5 LXV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R5 LXV has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2014.
- Has the mileage on R5 LXV 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 LXV find?
- R5 LXV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; oil leak, but not excessive transfer box; exhaust corroded.
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