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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

S5 GWYMOT history

S5 GWY is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 88,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

S5 GWY black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,733 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 GWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
18 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 GWY was last recorded at 88,733 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 7,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,849 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,884 miles
Average per year
9,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,733 miles
  • 2025 – 80,849 miles
  • 2024 – 74,013 miles
  • 2023 – 66,972 miles
  • 2022 – 59,769 miles
  • 2021 – 49,981 miles
  • 2020 – 46,890 miles
  • 2019 – 29,934 miles
  • 2018 – 16,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,733 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded but not excessively
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,733 miles (+7,884)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,733 miles
    Test number
    214611191909
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded but not excessively
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front x2 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass80,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    80,849 miles
    Test number
    485638946289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,849 miles (+6,836)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,849 miles
    Test number
    728150686959
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass74,013 miles (+7,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,013 miles
    Test number
    952517949333
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection to rear brake flexi hoses and slightly further back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass66,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,972 miles
    Test number
    319099717646
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Fail66,972 miles (+7,203)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,972 miles
    Test number
    791805517366
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass59,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,769 miles
    Test number
    698263791359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,769 miles (+9,788)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,769 miles
    Test number
    109216370199
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  9. Pass49,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,981 miles
    Test number
    142958963597
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail49,981 miles (+3,091)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,981 miles
    Test number
    642409980334
    • Repaired at testCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass46,890 miles (+16,956)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,890 miles
    Test number
    507606152778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,934 miles (+13,325)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,934 miles
    Test number
    981585640291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    16,609 miles
    Test number
    765893553160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 GWY

Does S5 GWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 GWY is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 GWY?
The MOT on S5 GWY is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 GWY done?
S5 GWY was recorded at 88,733 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 9,000 miles a year.
Has S5 GWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 GWY has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 GWY 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 GWY find?
S5 GWY passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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