Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
S5 EWGMOT history
S5 EWG is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 51,865 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 51,865 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 15 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,629 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 EWG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 EWG was last recorded at 51,865 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 50,050 miles · 22 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,815 miles
- Average per year
- 2,629 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,865 miles
- 2024 – 50,050 miles
- 2023 – 48,094 miles
- 2022 – 46,883 miles
- 2021 – 45,657 miles
- 2020 – 45,035 miles
- 2019 – 39,327 miles
- 2018 – 38,418 miles
- 2017 – 37,579 miles
- 2016 – 36,041 miles
- 2015 – 34,871 miles
- 2014 – 32,069 miles
- 2013 – 30,752 miles
- 2012 – 20,693 miles
- 2011 – 13,556 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,865 miles
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.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 13 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,865 miles (+1,815)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 51,865 miles
- Test number
- 821796931086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,050 miles (+1,956)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 50,050 miles
- Test number
- 572407651678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,094 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 48,094 miles
- Test number
- 993829951612
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail48,094 miles (+1,211)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,094 miles
- Test number
- 805549176364
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,883 miles (+1,226)7 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 46,883 miles
- Test number
- 905746878130
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearward (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass45,657 miles (+622)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 45,657 miles
- Test number
- 302853954061
- AdvisoryBoth front hubs leaking oil but not excessive
Pass45,035 miles (+5,708)4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 45,035 miles
- Test number
- 806559945791
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryN/S/F hub sphere leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside O/S/F hub sphere leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass39,327 miles (+909)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 39,327 miles
- Test number
- 926718789726
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X 2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering hub sphere leaking slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering hub sphere leaking
Pass38,418 miles (+839)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 38,418 miles
- Test number
- 288936753898
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass37,579 miles (+1,538)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 37,579 miles
- Test number
- 618870366533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,041 miles (+1,170)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 36,041 miles
- Test number
- 385832156779
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass34,871 miles (+2,802)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2016
- Odometer
- 34,871 miles
- Test number
- 586621145192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,069 miles (+1,317)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 32,069 miles
- Test number
- 975193944157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,752 miles (+10,059)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 30,752 miles
- Test number
- 239554643414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,693 miles (+7,137)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 20,693 miles
- Test number
- 556361682198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 13,556 miles
- Test number
- 205524361198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 EWG
- Does S5 EWG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 EWG is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 EWG?
- The MOT on S5 EWG is valid until 7 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 EWG done?
- S5 EWG was recorded at 51,865 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 2,629 miles a year.
- Has S5 EWG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 EWG has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on S5 EWG 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 EWG find?
- S5 EWG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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