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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

S5 MGMMOT history

S5 MGM is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 29,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

S5 MGM black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
29,654 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 MGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 MGM was last recorded at 29,654 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,793 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
861 miles
Average per year
2,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,654 miles
  • 2025 – 28,793 miles
  • 2024 – 27,725 miles
  • 2023 – 25,924 miles
  • 2021 – 23,528 miles
  • 2020 – 22,017 miles
  • 2019 – 21,059 miles
  • 2018 – 19,274 miles
  • 2017 – 15,482 miles
  • 2016 – 12,685 miles
  • 2015 – 7,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,654 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4x tyres perished and cracked with age.All 4 carry manufacture dates of 2012/2013.Strongly recommend all to be replaced. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,654 miles (+861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    29,654 miles
    Test number
    946012828220
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4x tyres perished and cracked with age.All 4 carry manufacture dates of 2012/2013.Strongly recommend all to be replaced. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass28,793 miles (+1,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    28,793 miles
    Test number
    890951971755
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass27,725 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    27,725 miles
    Test number
    573495095500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail27,722 miles (+1,798)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,722 miles
    Test number
    483730349083
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering locking device missing steering damper bush/nut (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass25,924 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    25,924 miles
    Test number
    583192223212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,528 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    23,528 miles
    Test number
    816282373185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,017 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    22,017 miles
    Test number
    265852014043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail21,963 miles (+904)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,963 miles
    Test number
    730561862332
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front Track Rod End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass21,059 miles (+1,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,059 miles
    Test number
    355283666060
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass19,274 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    19,274 miles
    Test number
    396243717938
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail19,248 miles (+3,766)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,248 miles
    Test number
    660124857944
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass15,482 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    15,482 miles
    Test number
    475429853542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,685 miles (+4,767)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    12,685 miles
    Test number
    269586810892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail7,918 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,918 miles
    Test number
    529613335155
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass7,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    7,918 miles
    Test number
    857293035129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 MGM

Does S5 MGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 MGM is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 MGM?
The MOT on S5 MGM is valid until 31 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 MGM done?
S5 MGM was recorded at 29,654 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 2,033 miles a year.
Has S5 MGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 MGM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 MGM 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 MGM find?
S5 MGM passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4x tyres perished and cracked with age.all 4 carry manufacture dates of 2012/2013.strongly recommend all to be replaced..

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