
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass153,010 miles (+7,533)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 153,010 miles
- Test number
- 178742395886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,477 miles (+2,076)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 145,477 miles
- Test number
- 191765581496
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
Pass130,484 miles (+2,904)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 130,484 miles
- Test number
- 522701412068
- AdvisoryRear drop links worn
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
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
Pass123,711 miles (+3,954)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 123,711 miles
- Test number
- 847933194286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,757 miles (+4,007)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 119,757 miles
- Test number
- 529254993226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,750 miles (+3,520)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 115,750 miles
- Test number
- 996809382286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,230 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 112,230 miles
- Test number
- 998789971209
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass108,738 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 108,738 miles
- Test number
- 780194780295
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass100,539 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 100,539 miles
- Test number
- 884579988240
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass95,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 95,685 miles
- Test number
- 580191987228
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass88,650 miles (+4,378)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 88,650 miles
- Test number
- 434382896298
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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