Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc
T5 PDGMOT history
T5 PDG is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 49,298 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 49,298 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,010 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 PDG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 PDG was last recorded at 49,298 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 49,288 miles · 17 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 2,010 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,298 miles
- 2025 – 47,850 miles
- 2023 – 46,537 miles
- 2019 – 46,173 miles
- 2018 – 45,132 miles
- 2017 – 42,462 miles
- 2016 – 38,898 miles
- 2015 – 34,670 miles
- 2014 – 29,524 miles
- 2013 – 23,461 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,298 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Intermediate drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 17 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,298 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 49,298 miles
- Test number
- 343745092241
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Intermediate drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail49,288 miles (+1,438)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,288 miles
- Test number
- 446767002569
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Large coolant leak, may soon need attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Intermediate drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass47,850 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 47,850 miles
- Test number
- 420737915570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,850 miles (+1,313)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,850 miles
- Test number
- 366927324909
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass46,537 miles (+364)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 46,537 miles
- Test number
- 278773075873
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass46,173 miles (+1,041)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 46,173 miles
- Test number
- 165960370531
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,132 miles (+2,670)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 45,132 miles
- Test number
- 320807939694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,462 miles (+3,564)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 42,462 miles
- Test number
- 961470134568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 38,898 miles
- Test number
- 861587161360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,898 miles (+4,228)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,898 miles
- Test number
- 743309596381
- FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass34,670 miles (+5,146)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 34,670 miles
- Test number
- 728386745136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,524 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 29,524 miles
- Test number
- 418855754142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,524 miles (+6,063)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,524 miles
- Test number
- 207257444153
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass23,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 23,461 miles
- Test number
- 886247433148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 PDG
- Does T5 PDG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 PDG is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 PDG?
- The MOT on T5 PDG is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 PDG done?
- T5 PDG was recorded at 49,298 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,010 miles a year.
- Has T5 PDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 PDG has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 PDG 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 PDG find?
- T5 PDG passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play front; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play intermediate drop arm ball joint; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bar bush, and 1 more.
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