Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc
T5 UDLMOT history
T5 UDL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,091 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 151,091 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,794 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 UDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 UDL was last recorded at 151,091 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 151,057 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 34 miles
- Average per year
- 8,794 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 151,091 miles
- 2024 – 146,125 miles
- 2023 – 137,623 miles
- 2022 – 125,591 miles
- 2021 – 113,445 miles
- 2020 – 101,531 miles
- 2019 – 91,614 miles
- 2018 – 74,979 miles
- 2017 – 62,402 miles
- 2016 – 50,943 miles
- 2015 – 38,942 miles
- 2014 – 24,869 miles
- 2013 – 16,713 miles
- 2012 – 16,533 miles
- 2011 – 15,949 miles
- 2010 – 15,318 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,091 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,091 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 151,091 miles
- Test number
- 487515499330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,057 miles (+4,932)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,057 miles
- Test number
- 477684708052
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Swivel (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Swivel (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,125 miles (+8,502)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 146,125 miles
- Test number
- 583703782155
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,623 miles (+133)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 137,623 miles
- Test number
- 856664531945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,490 miles (+11,899)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,490 miles
- Test number
- 331844455021
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play A-Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,591 miles (+12,146)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 125,591 miles
- Test number
- 963311444939
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake Has Minimal Reserve Travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass113,445 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 113,445 miles
- Test number
- 818479360639
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail113,443 miles (+11,912)2 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,443 miles
- Test number
- 754371775738
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,531 miles (+9,917)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 101,531 miles
- Test number
- 550917935871
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass91,614 miles (+16,635)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 91,614 miles
- Test number
- 155175596743
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass74,979 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 74,979 miles
- Test number
- 944835621099
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight play
Fail74,977 miles (+12,575)1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,977 miles
- Test number
- 960809494384
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight play
Pass62,402 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 62,402 miles
- Test number
- 101904503395
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail62,398 miles (+11,455)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,398 miles
- Test number
- 625967453674
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass50,943 miles (+12,001)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 50,943 miles
- Test number
- 814913021650
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass38,942 miles (+14,073)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 38,942 miles
- Test number
- 811893035871
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass24,869 miles (+8,156)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 24,869 miles
- Test number
- 895983904393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,713 miles (+180)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 16,713 miles
- Test number
- 116081593297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,533 miles (+584)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 16,533 miles
- Test number
- 255756042451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,949 miles (+631)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 15,949 miles
- Test number
- 267442751129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 15,318 miles
- Test number
- 283698340470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,315 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,315 miles
- Test number
- 833168540176
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Questions about T5 UDL
- Does T5 UDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UDL is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T5 UDL?
- The MOT on T5 UDL is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 UDL done?
- T5 UDL was recorded at 151,091 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 8,794 miles a year.
- Has T5 UDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 UDL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 UDL 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 UDL find?
- T5 UDL passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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