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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S5 EBHMOT history

S5 EBH is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

S5 EBH red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
153,010 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 EBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 EBH was last recorded at 153,010 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 7,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,477 miles · 1 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
7,533 miles
Average per year
4,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 153,010 miles
  • 2020 – 145,477 miles
  • 2019 – 143,401 miles
  • 2018 – 139,131 miles
  • 2017 – 134,752 miles
  • 2016 – 130,484 miles
  • 2015 – 127,580 miles
  • 2014 – 123,711 miles
  • 2013 – 119,757 miles
  • 2012 – 115,750 miles
  • 2011 – 112,230 miles
  • 2010 – 108,738 miles
  • 2009 – 105,044 miles
  • 2008 – 100,539 miles
  • 2007 – 95,685 miles
  • 2006 – 88,650 miles
  • 2005 – 84,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,010 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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,010 miles (+7,533)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    153,010 miles
    Test number
    178742395886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,477 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,477 miles
    Test number
    191765581496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,401 miles (+4,270)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,401 miles
    Test number
    933533742575
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass139,131 miles (+4,379)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    139,131 miles
    Test number
    260564374083
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering joints and idlers
    • AdvisoryRust to n/s frt floor
  5. Pass134,752 miles (+4,268)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    134,752 miles
    Test number
    371803188762
    • AdvisoryO/s frt coil spring rusting
    • AdvisoryOverall brake effort getting low
    • AdvisoryRust to n/s floor
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s outer drag link end
    • AdvisorySlight play in pinion arm
  6. Pass130,484 miles (+2,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,484 miles
    Test number
    522701412068
    • AdvisoryRear drop links worn
  7. Pass127,580 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    127,580 miles
    Test number
    548881120223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f body damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Fail127,580 miles (+3,869)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,580 miles
    Test number
    348948143042
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f body damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass123,711 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    123,711 miles
    Test number
    847933194286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,757 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,757 miles
    Test number
    529254993226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,750 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    115,750 miles
    Test number
    996809382286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    112,230 miles
    Test number
    998789971209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,230 miles (+3,492)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,230 miles
    Test number
    256857371297
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass108,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    108,738 miles
    Test number
    780194780295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,738 miles (+3,694)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,738 miles
    Test number
    383268970439
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  16. Pass105,044 miles (+4,505)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    105,044 miles
    Test number
    940738389241
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass100,539 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    100,539 miles
    Test number
    884579988240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,538 miles (+4,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,538 miles
    Test number
    360518888485
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
  19. Pass95,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    95,685 miles
    Test number
    580191987228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,685 miles (+7,035)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,685 miles
    Test number
    350921487296
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  21. Pass88,650 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    88,650 miles
    Test number
    434382896298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    84,272 miles
    Test number
    384117995250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 EBH

Does S5 EBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 EBH expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 EBH?
The MOT on S5 EBH expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 EBH done?
S5 EBH was recorded at 153,010 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 4,278 miles a year.
Has S5 EBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 EBH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on S5 EBH 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 S5 EBH find?
S5 EBH passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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