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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

S5 HBJMOT history

S5 HBJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 174,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

S5 HBJ black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
174,323 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 HBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 HBJ was last recorded at 174,323 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 2,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,871 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2,452 miles
Average per year
9,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,323 miles
  • 2025 – 171,871 miles
  • 2024 – 167,853 miles
  • 2023 – 163,409 miles
  • 2022 – 157,975 miles
  • 2021 – 149,118 miles
  • 2020 – 144,013 miles
  • 2019 – 139,072 miles
  • 2018 – 132,659 miles
  • 2017 – 122,836 miles
  • 2016 – 112,223 miles
  • 2015 – 100,664 miles
  • 2014 – 87,417 miles
  • 2013 – 75,729 miles
  • 2012 – 62,803 miles
  • 2011 – 47,831 miles
  • 2010 – 29,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,323 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,323 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    174,323 miles
    Test number
    568632450441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,871 miles (+4,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,871 miles
    Test number
    127871033525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass167,853 miles (+4,444)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    167,853 miles
    Test number
    269319549266
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass163,409 miles (+5,434)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,409 miles
    Test number
    868795092064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,975 miles (+8,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,975 miles
    Test number
    120035236628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass149,118 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,118 miles
    Test number
    885054919935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,100 miles (+5,087)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,100 miles
    Test number
    286867880397
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned drag link end loose on drag link (2.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device ineffective drag link end securing bolt insecure (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass144,013 miles (+4,941)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,013 miles
    Test number
    370579321012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,072 miles (+6,413)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,072 miles
    Test number
    980799045391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,659 miles (+9,823)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    132,659 miles
    Test number
    583990426174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,836 miles (+10,613)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,836 miles
    Test number
    249561088940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,223 miles (+11,559)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,223 miles
    Test number
    951353070867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,664 miles (+13,247)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,664 miles
    Test number
    814491206265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,417 miles (+11,688)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,417 miles
    Test number
    548778524325
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass75,729 miles (+12,926)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,729 miles
    Test number
    109916143385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,803 miles (+14,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,803 miles
    Test number
    426165542326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  17. Pass47,831 miles (+18,045)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    685568341310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,786 miles
    Test number
    374542810350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 HBJ

Does S5 HBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 HBJ is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 HBJ?
The MOT on S5 HBJ is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 HBJ done?
S5 HBJ was recorded at 174,323 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 9,051 miles a year.
Has S5 HBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 HBJ has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S5 HBJ 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 HBJ find?
S5 HBJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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