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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

S5 WLPMOT history

S5 WLP is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 196,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

S5 WLP grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
196,918 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 WLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 WLP was last recorded at 196,918 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 8,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2017: 11,208 miles, lower than 104,966 miles on 9 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
188,566 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,352 miles
Average per year
8,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,918 miles
  • 2025 – 188,566 miles
  • 2024 – 179,342 miles
  • 2023 – 170,402 miles
  • 2022 – 159,567 miles
  • 2021 – 148,506 miles
  • 2020 – 141,293 miles
  • 2019 – 131,768 miles
  • 2018 – 122,146 miles
  • 2017 – 11,208 miles
  • 2016 – 104,966 miles
  • 2015 – 98,967 miles
  • 2014 – 93,873 miles
  • 2013 – 87,754 miles
  • 2012 – 81,404 miles
  • 2011 – 75,543 miles
  • 2010 – 68,945 miles
  • 2009 – 63,570 miles
  • 2008 – 55,741 miles
  • 2007 – 46,801 miles
  • 2006 – 36,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,918 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,918 miles (+8,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    196,918 miles
    Test number
    220478695681
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass188,566 miles (+9,224)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    188,566 miles
    Test number
    209456106038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass179,342 miles (+8,940)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    179,342 miles
    Test number
    791833838879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,402 miles (+10,835)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    170,402 miles
    Test number
    381595902824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,567 miles (+11,061)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,567 miles
    Test number
    486849433928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,506 miles (+7,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,506 miles
    Test number
    470165948420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint bearings slight play
  7. Pass141,293 miles (+9,525)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    141,293 miles
    Test number
    717052410030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,768 miles (+9,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    131,768 miles
    Test number
    726661103161
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass122,146 miles (+110,938)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,146 miles
    Test number
    610017503340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass11,208 miles (-93,758)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    11,208 miles
    Test number
    681119540612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,966 miles
    Test number
    683243051972
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail104,943 miles (+5,976)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,943 miles
    Test number
    619124547342
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass98,967 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,967 miles
    Test number
    219647725049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,873 miles
    Test number
    717414634025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,873 miles (+6,119)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,873 miles
    Test number
    327911834071
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
  16. Pass87,754 miles (+6,350)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,754 miles
    Test number
    529325733029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,404 miles (+5,861)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,404 miles
    Test number
    509082932062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,543 miles (+6,598)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,543 miles
    Test number
    935545131051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,945 miles
    Test number
    833614510076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,945 miles (+5,375)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,945 miles
    Test number
    591454910048
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
  21. Pass63,570 miles (+7,829)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,570 miles
    Test number
    174797429037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,741 miles (+8,940)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,741 miles
    Test number
    954217138042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,801 miles (+9,940)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,801 miles
    Test number
    770746937035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,861 miles
    Test number
    234871996072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 WLP

Does S5 WLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 WLP is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 WLP?
The MOT on S5 WLP is valid until 20 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 WLP done?
S5 WLP was recorded at 196,918 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 8,062 miles a year.
Has S5 WLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 WLP has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on S5 WLP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 WLP find?
S5 WLP passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger.

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