
Land Rover Defender
Green and White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,500 cc
S5 TYNMOT history
S5 TYN is a green and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 272,945 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 272,945 km
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 13,430 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 TYN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 31 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 TYN was last recorded at 272,945 km on 6 Feb 2026, 14,523 km more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 258,422 km · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,523 km
- Average per year
- 13,430 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 272,945 km
- 2024 – 258,422 km
- 2023 – 242,057 km
- 2022 – 229,741 km
- 2021 – 218,415 km
- 2020 – 205,804 km
- 2018 – 168,283 km
- 2017 – 155,722 km
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From transsmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross memeber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal slight seepage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross memeber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front ball seal leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
13 tests since 16 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass272,945 km (+14,523)17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 272,945 km
- Test number
- 707542990232
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From transsmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross memeber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal slight seepage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross memeber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass258,422 km (+16,365)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 258,422 km
- Test number
- 576142213706
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal slightly seeping
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass242,057 km (+12,316)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 242,057 km
- Test number
- 671129453116
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint seeping
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass229,741 km (+11,326)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 229,741 km
- Test number
- 125172662457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass218,415 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 218,415 km
- Test number
- 208320915457
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail218,415 km1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,415 km
- Test number
- 686717229305
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass205,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 205,807 miles
- Test number
- 593873924154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,804 km2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,804 km
- Test number
- 228165247584
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass186,243 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 186,243 miles
- Test number
- 859879005678
- AdvisoryOffside Front ball seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail186,238 miles9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,238 miles
- Test number
- 600001212776
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front ball seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,283 km (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 168,283 km
- Test number
- 824934514396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,281 km (+12,559)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,281 km
- Test number
- 984005069638
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ON END OF DRAG BAR (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass155,722 km
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 155,722 km
- Test number
- 536342619919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 TYN
- Does S5 TYN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 TYN is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 TYN?
- The MOT on S5 TYN is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 TYN done?
- S5 TYN was recorded at 272,945 km at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 13,430 km a year.
- Has S5 TYN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 TYN has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on S5 TYN 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 TYN find?
- S5 TYN passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 17 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive differential slight seepage; front oil leak, but not excessive from engine; front oil leak, but not excessive from transsmision, and 14 more.
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