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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

S5 OJWMOT history

S5 OJW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

S5 OJW grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
130,939 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 OJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 OJW was last recorded at 130,939 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,785 miles · 24 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
154 miles
Average per year
6,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,939 miles
  • 2025 – 124,143 miles
  • 2024 – 117,815 miles
  • 2023 – 111,022 miles
  • 2022 – 105,045 miles
  • 2021 – 99,787 miles
  • 2020 – 94,239 miles
  • 2019 – 88,507 miles
  • 2018 – 82,324 miles
  • 2017 – 73,792 miles
  • 2016 – 67,940 miles
  • 2015 – 61,347 miles
  • 2014 – 54,661 miles
  • 2013 – 46,753 miles
  • 2012 – 36,983 miles
  • 2011 – 27,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,939 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Surface rust on rear brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,939 miles (+154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    130,939 miles
    Test number
    898638254803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail130,785 miles (+6,642)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,785 miles
    Test number
    635594992642
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,143 miles (+6,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    124,143 miles
    Test number
    318310136989
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn unevenly and close to limit

  4. Pass117,815 miles (+6,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,815 miles
    Test number
    908738143579
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing uneven
    • AdvisorySurface rust on rear brake discs

  5. Pass111,022 miles (+5,977)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    111,022 miles
    Test number
    269839802230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,045 miles (+5,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,045 miles
    Test number
    337925854709
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,787 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,787 miles
    Test number
    153634454182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,239 miles (+5,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,239 miles
    Test number
    329452134953
    • AdvisorySurface rust on rear brake discs

  9. Pass88,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    331550546626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

  10. Fail88,507 miles (+6,183)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    383712851286
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking oil leak from power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

  11. Pass82,324 miles (+8,532)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,324 miles
    Test number
    853408868967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,792 miles (+5,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,792 miles
    Test number
    603262630046
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak around steering box

  13. Pass67,940 miles (+6,593)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,940 miles
    Test number
    936387530998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,347 miles (+6,686)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,347 miles
    Test number
    278473575187
    • NoteOil around steering box

  15. Fail54,661 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,661 miles
    Test number
    139739164153
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass54,661 miles (+7,908)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,661 miles
    Test number
    187549364120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,753 miles (+9,770)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,753 miles
    Test number
    517558163153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,983 miles (+9,192)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,983 miles
    Test number
    459961172172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,791 miles
    Test number
    218669171171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,791 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,791 miles
    Test number
    215739071137
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about S5 OJW

Does S5 OJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 OJW is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 OJW?
The MOT on S5 OJW is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 OJW done?
S5 OJW was recorded at 130,939 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,872 miles a year.
Has S5 OJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 OJW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 OJW 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 OJW find?
S5 OJW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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