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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S5 OLHMOT history

S5 OLH is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

S5 OLH black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
124,399 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 OLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 OLH was last recorded at 124,399 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 2,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,271 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,128 miles
Average per year
5,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,399 miles
  • 2024 – 122,271 miles
  • 2023 – 118,551 miles
  • 2022 – 113,011 miles
  • 2021 – 111,294 miles
  • 2020 – 107,956 miles
  • 2019 – 104,383 miles
  • 2018 – 101,379 miles
  • 2017 – 94,079 miles
  • 2016 – 88,662 miles
  • 2015 – 84,416 miles
  • 2014 – 77,453 miles
  • 2012 – 69,244 miles
  • 2011 – 63,791 miles
  • 2010 – 58,321 miles
  • 2009 – 49,636 miles
  • 2008 – 39,653 miles
  • 2007 – 32,763 miles
  • 2006 – 22,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,399 miles
  • AdvisoryFront radius arm bushes deteriorated

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,399 miles (+2,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,399 miles
    Test number
    225601122159
    • AdvisoryFront radius arm bushes deteriorated

  2. Pass122,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,271 miles
    Test number
    721170420727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail122,271 miles (+1,421)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,271 miles
    Test number
    639659133892
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass120,850 miles (+2,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,850 miles
    Test number
    924551624084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass118,551 miles (+5,540)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,551 miles
    Test number
    464261964565
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass113,011 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,011 miles
    Test number
    620787339483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,294 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,294 miles
    Test number
    617320494523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,956 miles (+3,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,956 miles
    Test number
    393590882915
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass104,383 miles (+3,004)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,383 miles
    Test number
    462622944865
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo Rear Seat Belt Check Seats Folded Away
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass101,379 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,379 miles
    Test number
    689884261763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,375 miles (+7,296)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,375 miles
    Test number
    538689114076
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  12. Pass94,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,079 miles
    Test number
    899534190914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,075 miles (+5,413)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,075 miles
    Test number
    808186865486
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  14. Pass88,662 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,662 miles
    Test number
    525287510388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,416 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,416 miles
    Test number
    135140835482
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  16. Pass84,416 miles (+6,963)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,416 miles
    Test number
    156970735018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  17. Pass77,453 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,453 miles
    Test number
    438493524011
    • NoteSlight play in both sides rear top shock absorber mounting bushes

  18. Fail77,438 miles (+8,194)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,438 miles
    Test number
    455193524000
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in both sides rear top shock absorber mounting bushes

  19. Pass69,244 miles (+15)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,244 miles
    Test number
    928247622372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside front swivel hub oil contaminated

  20. Fail69,229 miles (+5,438)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,229 miles
    Test number
    458626522451
    • FailureCentre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front swivel hub oil contaminated

  21. Fail63,791 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,791 miles
    Test number
    757124751375
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside rear mud flap missing

  22. Pass63,791 miles (+5,470)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,791 miles
    Test number
    996024351388
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside rear mud flap missing

  23. Pass58,321 miles (+8,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,321 miles
    Test number
    143877520337
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass49,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,636 miles
    Test number
    604920919291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,635 miles (+9,982)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,635 miles
    Test number
    831750819231
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteRear number plate delaminated
    • NoteRear shock absorber mounting bushes worn
    • NoteSlight freeplay at steering wheel
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front forward track rod end

  26. Pass39,653 miles (+6,890)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,653 miles
    Test number
    363973718274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,763 miles (+10,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,763 miles
    Test number
    792346107360
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass22,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,649 miles
    Test number
    850717286101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 OLH

Does S5 OLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 OLH is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 OLH?
The MOT on S5 OLH is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 OLH done?
S5 OLH was recorded at 124,399 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 5,269 miles a year.
Has S5 OLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 OLH has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 OLH 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 OLH find?
S5 OLH passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front radius arm bushes deteriorated.

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