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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

T5 LAAMOT history

T5 LAA is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 92,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
92,167 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LAA was last recorded at 92,167 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 5,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
87,164 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,003 miles
Average per year
5,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,167 miles
  • 2024 – 87,164 miles
  • 2023 – 86,044 miles
  • 2022 – 83,790 miles
  • 2021 – 82,267 miles
  • 2020 – 79,874 miles
  • 2019 – 76,317 miles
  • 2018 – 63,917 miles
  • 2017 – 44,013 miles
  • 2016 – 40,741 miles
  • 2015 – 36,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,167 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • No emissions print out no acceleration detected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,167 miles (+5,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    92,167 miles
    Test number
    812058255798
    • 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. Pass87,164 miles (+1,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,164 miles
    Test number
    152014269488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass86,044 miles (+2,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,044 miles
    Test number
    729743373845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass83,790 miles (+1,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    83,790 miles
    Test number
    268805831072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass82,267 miles (+2,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,267 miles
    Test number
    151598347418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass79,874 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,874 miles
    Test number
    540752774399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,317 miles (+12,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,317 miles
    Test number
    357776590584
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape
  8. Pass63,917 miles (+19,904)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,917 miles
    Test number
    315851309348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,013 miles (+3,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,013 miles
    Test number
    867368601571
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNo emissions print out no acceleration detected
  10. Pass40,741 miles (+4,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,741 miles
    Test number
    244801565559
    • AdvisoryNo emissions print out no acceleration detected
  11. Pass36,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,605 miles
    Test number
    581858154614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 LAA

Does T5 LAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LAA is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 LAA?
The MOT on T5 LAA is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LAA done?
T5 LAA was recorded at 92,167 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,397 miles a year.
Has T5 LAA ever failed its MOT?
No. T5 LAA has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on T5 LAA 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 LAA find?
T5 LAA passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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