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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2007 · 2,395 cc

V5 AKOMOT history

V5 AKO is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 175,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

V5 AKO white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
175,374 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 AKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
3 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 AKO was last recorded at 175,374 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 9,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,711 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,663 miles
Average per year
10,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,374 miles
  • 2025 – 165,711 miles
  • 2024 – 156,894 miles
  • 2023 – 148,232 miles
  • 2022 – 139,047 miles
  • 2021 – 130,057 miles
  • 2020 – 119,232 miles
  • 2019 – 108,782 miles
  • 2017 – 99,856 miles
  • 2016 – 88,936 miles
  • 2015 – 77,393 miles
  • 2014 – 65,041 miles
  • 2013 – 54,224 miles
  • 2012 – 43,571 miles
  • 2011 – 30,529 miles
  • 2010 – 18,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,374 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Front Drop arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,374 miles (+9,663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    175,374 miles
    Test number
    474444522790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass165,711 miles (+8,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    165,711 miles
    Test number
    461425554033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,894 miles (+8,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    156,894 miles
    Test number
    234870460389
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Pass148,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    148,232 miles
    Test number
    266806745864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail148,232 miles (+9,185)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,232 miles
    Test number
    906008449000
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass139,047 miles (+8,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,047 miles
    Test number
    840010385953
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,057 miles (+10,825)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,057 miles
    Test number
    234785957017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,232 miles (+102)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,232 miles
    Test number
    400192116758
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Drop arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  9. Fail119,130 miles (+10,348)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,130 miles
    Test number
    398565772107
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Drop arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  10. Pass108,782 miles (+8,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,782 miles
    Test number
    762232725134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  11. Pass99,856 miles (+10,920)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,856 miles
    Test number
    837471687724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,936 miles (+11,543)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,936 miles
    Test number
    618461702487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,393 miles (+12,352)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,393 miles
    Test number
    901013157375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,041 miles (+10,817)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,041 miles
    Test number
    537010334383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,224 miles (+10,653)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,224 miles
    Test number
    399131813352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,571 miles (+13,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,571 miles
    Test number
    758466422398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass30,529 miles (+12,160)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,529 miles
    Test number
    165609011306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,369 miles
    Test number
    864747340371
    • 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)

Questions about V5 AKO

Does V5 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 AKO is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 AKO?
The MOT on V5 AKO is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 AKO done?
V5 AKO was recorded at 175,374 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 10,220 miles a year.
Has V5 AKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 AKO has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 AKO 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 V5 AKO find?
V5 AKO passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper, and 1 more.

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