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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

T5 JWBMOT history

T5 JWB is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,644 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 JWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 JWB was last recorded at 82,644 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 7,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2012: 18,152 miles, lower than 178,094 miles on 27 Jul 2011.

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
74,856 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,788 miles
Average per year
3,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,644 miles
  • 2025 – 74,856 miles
  • 2024 – 68,592 miles
  • 2023 – 62,368 miles
  • 2022 – 58,130 miles
  • 2021 – 44,538 miles
  • 2020 – 31,830 miles
  • 2018 – 21,059 miles
  • 2017 – 19,414 miles
  • 2016 – 19,048 miles
  • 2015 – 18,805 miles
  • 2014 – 18,437 miles
  • 2013 – 18,341 miles
  • 2012 – 18,152 miles
  • 2011 – 178,094 miles
  • 2010 – 17,211 miles
  • 2009 – 16,537 miles
  • 2008 – 15,339 miles
  • 2007 – 10,616 miles
  • 2006 – 8,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,644 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,644 miles (+7,788)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,644 miles
    Test number
    507231677411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,856 miles (+6,264)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,856 miles
    Test number
    226505120676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,592 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,592 miles
    Test number
    168647928089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,368 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,368 miles
    Test number
    716187005694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,130 miles (+38)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,130 miles
    Test number
    482405295913
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Fail58,092 miles (+13,554)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,092 miles
    Test number
    362598811694
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to dpf joining sleeve corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Crossmember corroded on underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass44,538 miles (+12,708)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,538 miles
    Test number
    610895002342
    • AdvisoryCoolant header tank empty
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear axle

  8. Pass31,830 miles (+10,771)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,830 miles
    Test number
    135226887891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    21,059 miles
    Test number
    547220204556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail21,059 miles (+1,645)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,059 miles
    Test number
    577506510284
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission Oil leak from front end of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass19,414 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    19,414 miles
    Test number
    512092917983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail19,413 miles (+365)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,413 miles
    Test number
    663436633868
    • FailureSteering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

  13. Pass19,048 miles (+243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    19,048 miles
    Test number
    646772566555
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass18,805 miles (+368)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,805 miles
    Test number
    317883105404
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside and offside wiper blade spit at ends

  15. Pass18,437 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    18,437 miles
    Test number
    389973404249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail18,437 miles (+96)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,437 miles
    Test number
    398743004402
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass18,341 miles (+189)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,341 miles
    Test number
    979545803266
    • NoteWasher jet insecure

  18. Pass18,152 miles (-159,942)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,152 miles
    Test number
    965716202262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass178,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    178,094 miles
    Test number
    389238301405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail178,094 miles (+160,883)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,094 miles
    Test number
    198376801298
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass17,211 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    17,211 miles
    Test number
    542930010266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,537 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,537 miles
    Test number
    600921909253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,339 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,339 miles
    Test number
    344606508406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,616 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,616 miles
    Test number
    762918707232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    8,598 miles
    Test number
    790205306206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 JWB

Does T5 JWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 JWB is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 JWB?
The MOT on T5 JWB is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 JWB done?
T5 JWB was recorded at 82,644 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,805 miles a year.
Has T5 JWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 JWB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 JWB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 JWB find?
T5 JWB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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