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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.

S5 TYN green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass272,945 km
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass229,741 km (+11,326)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    229,741 km
    Test number
    125172662457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass205,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    205,807 miles
    Test number
    593873924154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass168,283 km (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    168,283 km
    Test number
    824934514396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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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