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Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

T5 RAFMOT history

T5 RAF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
109,847 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RAF was last recorded at 109,847 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 4,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,049 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,798 miles
Average per year
5,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,847 miles
  • 2025 – 105,049 miles
  • 2024 – 99,632 miles
  • 2023 – 92,897 miles
  • 2022 – 87,183 miles
  • 2021 – 81,573 miles
  • 2020 – 78,131 miles
  • 2019 – 72,859 miles
  • 2018 – 66,546 miles
  • 2017 – 59,569 miles
  • 2016 – 52,278 miles
  • 2015 – 45,381 miles
  • 2014 – 37,460 miles
  • 2013 – 32,154 miles
  • 2012 – 27,552 miles
  • 2011 – 24,221 miles
  • 2010 – 19,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,847 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint on top of rear axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint in front of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,847 miles (+4,798)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    109,847 miles
    Test number
    361395372807
    • MinorCentral Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint on top of rear axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint in front of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass105,049 miles (+5,417)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    105,049 miles
    Test number
    541299722481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,632 miles
    Test number
    158898955642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail99,632 miles (+6,735)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,632 miles
    Test number
    300240787548
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,897 miles (+5,714)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,897 miles
    Test number
    802580119712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,183 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,183 miles
    Test number
    984177357029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail87,076 miles (+5,503)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,076 miles
    Test number
    995526208273
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass81,573 miles (+3,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,573 miles
    Test number
    735577426178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass78,131 miles (+5,272)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,131 miles
    Test number
    174190249377
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass72,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,859 miles
    Test number
    850000023910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,859 miles (+6,313)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,859 miles
    Test number
    392807328688
    • Repaired at testNearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass66,546 miles (+6,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,546 miles
    Test number
    240059611961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass59,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,569 miles
    Test number
    116125115142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,569 miles (+7,291)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,569 miles
    Test number
    968487119221
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  15. Pass52,278 miles (+6,897)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,278 miles
    Test number
    391314921878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,381 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,381 miles
    Test number
    447251395071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,460 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,460 miles
    Test number
    845138854031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,154 miles
    Test number
    186798073076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,154 miles (+4,602)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,154 miles
    Test number
    548058973047
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass27,552 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,552 miles
    Test number
    175590572016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,221 miles (+5,213)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,221 miles
    Test number
    675036171060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,008 miles
    Test number
    252628860043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 RAF

Does T5 RAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RAF is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 RAF?
The MOT on T5 RAF is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 RAF done?
T5 RAF was recorded at 109,847 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 5,558 miles a year.
Has T5 RAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RAF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 RAF 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 RAF find?
T5 RAF passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central rear steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint on top of rear axle; nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint in front of axle; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle, and 3 more.

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