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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

REY 5MOT history

REY 5 is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

REY 5 silver 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 Jul 2027
Mileage
58,878 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
REY 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

REY 5 was last recorded at 58,878 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,801 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
1,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,878 miles
  • 2025 – 58,801 miles
  • 2024 – 58,309 miles
  • 2023 – 57,554 miles
  • 2022 – 56,483 miles
  • 2021 – 55,582 miles
  • 2020 – 54,811 miles
  • 2019 – 54,318 miles
  • 2018 – 53,943 miles
  • 2017 – 53,208 miles
  • 2016 – 52,744 miles
  • 2015 – 49,991 miles
  • 2014 – 47,382 miles
  • 2013 – 45,796 miles
  • 2012 – 44,170 miles
  • 2011 – 41,812 miles
  • 2010 – 36,732 miles
  • 2009 – 33,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,878 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring close to chassis

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,878 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    58,878 miles
    Test number
    304696575607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring close to chassis
  2. Pass58,801 miles (+492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,801 miles
    Test number
    598523623384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass58,309 miles (+755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    58,309 miles
    Test number
    353029704292
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass57,554 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,554 miles
    Test number
    867871605725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,483 miles (+901)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,483 miles
    Test number
    390295704551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive coil spring housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass55,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,582 miles
    Test number
    933615150289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slight worn
  7. Fail55,582 miles (+771)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,582 miles
    Test number
    871389504173
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slight worn
  8. Pass54,811 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,811 miles
    Test number
    102825665526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,318 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,318 miles
    Test number
    837565719717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,314 miles (+39)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,314 miles
    Test number
    485483362311
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  11. Pass54,275 miles (+332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    54,275 miles
    Test number
    710784830231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass53,943 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,943 miles
    Test number
    831915849312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,208 miles (+464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,208 miles
    Test number
    364390770380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub leaking oil
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  14. Pass52,744 miles (+2,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,744 miles
    Test number
    988114496253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Pass49,991 miles (+2,609)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,991 miles
    Test number
    348111765172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,382 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,382 miles
    Test number
    756290764125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,796 miles
    Test number
    237918553175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,796 miles (+1,626)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,796 miles
    Test number
    457818853182
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  19. Fail44,170 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,170 miles
    Test number
    216349252420
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  20. Pass44,170 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,170 miles
    Test number
    225449552161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,812 miles (+5,080)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,812 miles
    Test number
    635950161149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,732 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,732 miles
    Test number
    650833370191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,135 miles
    Test number
    963395979136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about REY 5

What vehicle is registration REY 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show REY 5 on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jul 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 REY 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on REY 5 is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on REY 5?
The MOT on REY 5 is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has REY 5 done?
REY 5 was recorded at 58,878 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 1,509 miles a year.
Has REY 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. REY 5 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on REY 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 REY 5 find?
REY 5 passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front fluid leak, but not excessive hub; nearside rear coil spring close to chassis.

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