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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

S5 MRBMOT history

S5 MRB is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 2 of 2 MOT tests, with 63,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

S5 MRB red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
63,573 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
2
2 passed · 0 failed
Per year
14,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 MRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 MRB was last recorded at 63,573 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 15,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,464 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
15,109 miles
Average per year
14,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,573 miles
  • 2025 – 48,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,573 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

2 tests since 17 Apr 2025, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,573 miles (+15,109)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    63,573 miles
    Test number
    637942826159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass48,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    48,464 miles
    Test number
    484912071107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Questions about S5 MRB

Does S5 MRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 MRB is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 MRB?
The MOT on S5 MRB is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 MRB done?
S5 MRB was recorded at 63,573 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 14,955 miles a year.
Has S5 MRB ever failed its MOT?
No. S5 MRB has passed all 2 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S5 MRB 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 MRB find?
S5 MRB passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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