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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,495 cc

T5 MKVMOT history

T5 MKV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 96,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,561 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 MKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 MKV was last recorded at 96,561 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 1,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,799 miles · 21 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,762 miles
Average per year
3,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,561 miles
  • 2025 – 94,799 miles
  • 2024 – 93,691 miles
  • 2023 – 93,415 miles
  • 2022 – 93,261 miles
  • 2020 – 92,515 miles
  • 2019 – 91,082 miles
  • 2018 – 89,205 miles
  • 2017 – 77,345 miles
  • 2016 – 66,809 miles
  • 2015 – 58,988 miles
  • 2014 – 58,084 miles
  • 2013 – 57,850 miles
  • 2012 – 54,809 miles
  • 2011 – 52,826 miles
  • 2010 – 44,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,561 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,561 miles
    Test number
    823592041556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,561 miles (+1,762)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,561 miles
    Test number
    463581419401
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass94,799 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,799 miles
    Test number
    596569264042
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail94,799 miles (+1,108)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,799 miles
    Test number
    845846263501
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass93,691 miles (+276)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,691 miles
    Test number
    642882001524
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY CORROSION

  6. Pass93,415 miles (+154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,415 miles
    Test number
    857727443298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass93,261 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,261 miles
    Test number
    173948982337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail93,260 miles (+745)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,260 miles
    Test number
    527990003270
    • MajorFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,515 miles (+1,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    307187359102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass91,082 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,082 miles
    Test number
    184132567227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox/transfer case area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail91,080 miles (+1,875)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,080 miles
    Test number
    798646894542
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox/transfer case area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,205 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,205 miles
    Test number
    895349935564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,187 miles (+1,649)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,187 miles
    Test number
    562105369025
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass87,538 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,538 miles
    Test number
    747710281964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,535 miles (+10,190)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,535 miles
    Test number
    690818334198
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking out of both front swivel hubs.

  16. Pass77,345 miles (+130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,345 miles
    Test number
    267579002262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint 'ball' pitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak Front diff propshaft seal
    • AdvisorySwivel joint seals leaking

  17. Fail77,215 miles (+10,406)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,215 miles
    Test number
    677628399175
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint 'ball' pitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak Front diff propshaft seal
    • AdvisorySwivel joint seals leaking

  18. Pass66,809 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,809 miles
    Test number
    491820181732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySmall water leak from top hose

  19. Fail66,809 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,809 miles
    Test number
    442951961133
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing upper and lower (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drop arm (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySmall water leak from top water hose

  20. Fail66,809 miles (+7,821)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,809 miles
    Test number
    766068859838
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing upper and lower (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drop arm (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySmall water leak from top water hose

  21. Pass58,988 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,988 miles
    Test number
    485835835120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail58,988 miles (+904)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,988 miles
    Test number
    108292035183
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass58,084 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,084 miles
    Test number
    867133144333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail58,084 miles (+234)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,084 miles
    Test number
    596553244302
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureSteering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass57,850 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,850 miles
    Test number
    165335423361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,809 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,809 miles
    Test number
    357245422314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,826 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,826 miles
    Test number
    349911341391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,809 miles (+8,200)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,809 miles
    Test number
    449279731413
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Pass44,609 miles (+7,318)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,609 miles
    Test number
    701958140351
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NotePlay in a frame ball joint
    • NoteSteering damper sleeve loose

  30. Pass37,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,291 miles
    Test number
    830232430094
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T5 MKV

Does T5 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 MKV is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 MKV?
The MOT on T5 MKV 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 T5 MKV done?
T5 MKV was recorded at 96,561 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 3,692 miles a year.
Has T5 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 MKV has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 MKV 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 MKV find?
T5 MKV passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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