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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T5 DFNMOT history

T5 DFN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 163,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
163,639 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 DFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 DFN was last recorded at 163,639 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,639 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,639 miles
  • 2025 – 160,712 miles
  • 2024 – 160,559 miles
  • 2019 – 160,484 miles
  • 2017 – 158,467 miles
  • 2016 – 155,585 miles
  • 2014 – 151,635 miles
  • 2013 – 142,658 miles
  • 2012 – 133,794 miles
  • 2011 – 127,227 miles
  • 2010 – 115,388 miles
  • 2009 – 111,333 miles
  • 2008 – 108,169 miles
  • 2007 – 105,478 miles
  • 2006 – 102,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,639 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside seat missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,639 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    163,639 miles
    Test number
    248628645207
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail163,639 miles (+2,927)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,639 miles
    Test number
    385722866386
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass160,712 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    160,712 miles
    Test number
    663020986679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail160,677 miles (+118)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,677 miles
    Test number
    885517318048
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass160,559 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    160,559 miles
    Test number
    930246494926
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside seat missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail160,559 miles (+75)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,559 miles
    Test number
    177321024379
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside seat missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass160,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,484 miles
    Test number
    140034852261
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak level low

  8. Fail160,484 miles (+2,017)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,484 miles
    Test number
    972751481134
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area(also close to body mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak level low

  9. Pass158,467 miles (+2,882)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    158,467 miles
    Test number
    200588421893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  10. Pass155,585 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    155,585 miles
    Test number
    676727204676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Fail155,585 miles (+3,950)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,585 miles
    Test number
    957743952414
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play from drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis near rear exhaust box (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass151,635 miles (+8,977)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    151,635 miles
    Test number
    677649954238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,658 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    142,658 miles
    Test number
    135099813290
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail142,658 miles (+8,864)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,658 miles
    Test number
    896779013295
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass133,794 miles (+6,567)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    133,794 miles
    Test number
    827375912279
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass127,227 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    127,227 miles
    Test number
    456577321275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass124,396 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    124,396 miles
    Test number
    357406141104
    • NoteRear brake discs in very poor condition
    • NoteRear brake pipe coroded

  18. Fail124,391 miles (+9,003)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,391 miles
    Test number
    358685041121
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs in very poor condition
    • NoteRear brake pipe coroded

  19. Pass115,388 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    115,388 miles
    Test number
    190438340125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    111,333 miles
    Test number
    482749049186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail111,316 miles (+3,147)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,316 miles
    Test number
    924019249123
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  22. Pass108,169 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    108,169 miles
    Test number
    723441468197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,478 miles (+3,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    105,478 miles
    Test number
    244406357450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass102,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    102,219 miles
    Test number
    964839456176
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T5 DFN

Does T5 DFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DFN is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 DFN?
The MOT on T5 DFN is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 DFN done?
T5 DFN was recorded at 163,639 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,091 miles a year.
Has T5 DFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 DFN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 DFN 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 T5 DFN find?
T5 DFN passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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