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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S5 EFNMOT history

S5 EFN is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 177,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

S5 EFN red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
177,028 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 EFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 EFN was last recorded at 177,028 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2007: 89,374 miles, lower than 850,357 miles on 9 Oct 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
175,581 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,028 miles
  • 2025 – 175,581 miles
  • 2024 – 174,555 miles
  • 2023 – 174,531 miles
  • 2022 – 171,762 miles
  • 2021 – 167,249 miles
  • 2020 – 163,505 miles
  • 2019 – 157,462 miles
  • 2018 – 150,773 miles
  • 2017 – 142,706 miles
  • 2016 – 135,401 miles
  • 2015 – 131,510 miles
  • 2014 – 129,622 miles
  • 2013 – 124,923 miles
  • 2011 – 120,027 miles
  • 2010 – 113,911 miles
  • 2009 – 107,219 miles
  • 2008 – 98,562 miles
  • 2007 – 89,374 miles
  • 2006 – 850,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,028 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced A Frame to Chassis Mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,028 miles (+1,447)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    177,028 miles
    Test number
    188700459622
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass175,581 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    175,581 miles
    Test number
    164112116221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail175,571 miles (+1,016)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,571 miles
    Test number
    393369143018
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass174,555 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    174,555 miles
    Test number
    660015355472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail174,531 miles (+2,769)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,531 miles
    Test number
    604286078582
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened A Frame Mount To Chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering Box Mount to Chassis Leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass171,762 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    171,762 miles
    Test number
    966234085599
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced A Frame to Chassis Mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail171,761 miles (+4,512)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,761 miles
    Test number
    787298150623
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced A Frame to Chassis Mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass167,249 miles (+161)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,249 miles
    Test number
    617182593185
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring view

  9. Fail167,088 miles (+3,583)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,088 miles
    Test number
    247993667955
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring view

  10. Pass163,505 miles (+6,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    163,505 miles
    Test number
    105643615511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floor pan corroding
    • AdvisoryChassis corroding

  11. Pass157,462 miles (+6,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,462 miles
    Test number
    305887170115
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe slightly flatened (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight oil leak from hub

  12. Pass150,773 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    150,773 miles
    Test number
    709612599592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail150,771 miles (+8,065)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,771 miles
    Test number
    736960600823
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass142,706 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,706 miles
    Test number
    350085487956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail142,700 miles (+7,299)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,700 miles
    Test number
    789242386995
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

  16. Pass135,401 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    135,401 miles
    Test number
    410974966767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass131,510 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    131,510 miles
    Test number
    269186555087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,622 miles (+81)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    129,622 miles
    Test number
    196270044263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteUnder side ov veickle is heavily under sealed also brake pipes are too

  19. Fail129,541 miles (+4,618)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,541 miles
    Test number
    729613034212
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteUnder side ov veickle is heavily under sealed also brake pipes are too

  20. Pass124,923 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    124,923 miles
    Test number
    857000443205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass120,027 miles (+121)4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,027 miles
    Test number
    366846571446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonnet pull cable faulty
    • NoteBoth front wipers split
    • NoteNsf seat belt clasp casing broken
    • NoteOffside front outrigger body mounting prescribed area corroded but does not affect the structure of the vehicle
    • NoteScreen has damage on the nearside outside the swept area
    • NoteSteering box lever connecting ball joint has slight play

  22. Fail119,906 miles (+5,995)6 failures4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,906 miles
    Test number
    477223061228
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonnet pull cable faulty
    • NoteBoth front wipers split
    • NoteNsf seat belt clasp casing broken
    • NoteOffside front outrigger body mounting prescribed area corroded but does not affect the structure of the vehicle
    • NoteScreen has damage on the nearside outside the swept area
    • NoteSteering box lever connecting ball joint has slight play

  23. Pass113,911 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    113,911 miles
    Test number
    721874670220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail113,904 miles (+6,685)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,904 miles
    Test number
    322582970428
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass107,219 miles (+8,657)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,219 miles
    Test number
    951334179291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass98,562 miles (+9,188)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    98,562 miles
    Test number
    422804888224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass89,374 miles (-760,983)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    89,374 miles
    Test number
    334282687285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass850,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    850,357 miles
    Test number
    111022786299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 EFN

Does S5 EFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 EFN is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 EFN?
The MOT on S5 EFN is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 EFN done?
S5 EFN was recorded at 177,028 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026.
Has S5 EFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 EFN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 EFN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 EFN find?
S5 EFN passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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