
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,323 miles (+2,452)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 174,323 miles
- Test number
- 568632450441
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass163,409 miles (+5,434)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 163,409 miles
- Test number
- 868795092064
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass149,118 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 149,118 miles
- Test number
- 885054919935
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass144,013 miles (+4,941)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 144,013 miles
- Test number
- 370579321012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,072 miles (+6,413)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 139,072 miles
- Test number
- 980799045391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,659 miles (+9,823)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 132,659 miles
- Test number
- 583990426174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,836 miles (+10,613)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 122,836 miles
- Test number
- 249561088940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,223 miles (+11,559)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 112,223 miles
- Test number
- 951353070867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,664 miles (+13,247)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 100,664 miles
- Test number
- 814491206265
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass75,729 miles (+12,926)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 75,729 miles
- Test number
- 109916143385
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass47,831 miles (+18,045)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 47,831 miles
- Test number
- 685568341310
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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