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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

T5 OMBMOT history

T5 OMB is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,152 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 OMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 OMB was last recorded at 122,152 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2010: 90,137 miles, lower than 900,890 miles on 3 Sept 2010.

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
121,692 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
460 miles
Average per year
3,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,152 miles
  • 2024 – 121,692 miles
  • 2023 – 120,422 miles
  • 2022 – 119,413 miles
  • 2021 – 118,250 miles
  • 2020 – 115,843 miles
  • 2015 – 114,547 miles
  • 2013 – 104,758 miles
  • 2012 – 99,358 miles
  • 2011 – 94,272 miles
  • 2010 – 90,137 miles
  • 2009 – 839,713 miles
  • 2008 – 75,912 miles
  • 2007 – 63,779 miles
  • 2006 – 53,069 miles
  • 2005 – 41,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,152 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,152 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,152 miles
    Test number
    252271564260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,692 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,692 miles
    Test number
    101435782164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,422 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,422 miles
    Test number
    872318433047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,413 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,413 miles
    Test number
    866110628770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,250 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,250 miles
    Test number
    392261984914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,843 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,843 miles
    Test number
    872616694243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,547 miles2 repaired9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,547 miles
    Test number
    419769955067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass114,547 miles (+9,789)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    114,547 miles
    Test number
    797779255035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass104,758 miles (+5,400)11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    104,758 miles
    Test number
    655017853226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass99,358 miles (+19)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    99,358 miles
    Test number
    176062162205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteService brake pedal anti slip pad slightly detriorated

  11. Fail99,339 miles (+5,067)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,339 miles
    Test number
    115868452248
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteService brake pedal anti slip pad slightly detriorated

  12. Fail94,272 miles2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,272 miles
    Test number
    629756341263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteService brake anti slip pad slightly detriorated

  13. Pass94,272 miles (+4,135)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,272 miles
    Test number
    818666641202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteService brake anti slip pad slightly detriorated

  14. Pass90,137 miles (-810,753)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    90,137 miles
    Test number
    423529640218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail900,890 miles (+61,177)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    900,890 miles
    Test number
    533886140235
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass839,713 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    839,713 miles
    Test number
    704118839209
    • Note13% imbalance on front service brakes
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail839,713 miles (+763,801)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    839,713 miles
    Test number
    620528439236
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Note13% imbalance on front service brakes
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass75,912 miles (+12,133)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    75,912 miles
    Test number
    351126138466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,779 miles (+10,710)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,779 miles
    Test number
    380813547218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,069 miles (+11,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,069 miles
    Test number
    341780936461
    • AdvisoryUpper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass41,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    41,492 miles
    Test number
    273077225218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 OMB

Does T5 OMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 OMB is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 OMB?
The MOT on T5 OMB is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 OMB done?
T5 OMB was recorded at 122,152 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 3,951 miles a year.
Has T5 OMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 OMB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on T5 OMB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 OMB find?
T5 OMB passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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