
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc
V5 ARHMOT history
V5 ARH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 65,514 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 65,514 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,836 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 ARH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 12 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 ARH was last recorded at 65,514 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 65,511 miles · 13 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 4,836 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 65,514 miles
- 2024 – 62,094 miles
- 2023 – 60,467 miles
- 2022 – 56,999 miles
- 2021 – 51,433 miles
- 2020 – 45,421 miles
- 2019 – 38,942 miles
- 2018 – 32,871 miles
- 2017 – 27,140 miles
- 2016 – 22,013 miles
- 2015 – 16,150 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front swivel seal slight leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear drive member / half shaft showing wear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front swivel seal slight leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,514 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 65,514 miles
- Test number
- 520279242638
- MinorNearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail65,511 miles (+3,417)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,511 miles
- Test number
- 124454247713
- MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass62,094 miles (+1,627)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 62,094 miles
- Test number
- 544793857578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,467 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 60,467 miles
- Test number
- 402854566930
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear drive member / half shaft showing wear
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal slight leak
Fail60,466 miles (+3,467)2 dangerous12 major2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,466 miles
- Test number
- 175079738980
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture calliper pipe ( bracket bent and twisted ) (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear drive member / half shaft showing wear
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear stop /tail lamp lens cracked
Pass56,999 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 56,999 miles
- Test number
- 586314784554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,999 miles (+5,566)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,999 miles
- Test number
- 407044343496
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above chassis by door (1.1.11 (c))
Pass51,433 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 51,433 miles
- Test number
- 103298797776
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail51,433 miles (+6,012)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,433 miles
- Test number
- 185721676102
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass45,421 miles (+6,479)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 45,421 miles
- Test number
- 893245604175
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some parts
Pass38,942 miles (+6,071)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 38,942 miles
- Test number
- 945000260019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,871 miles (+5,731)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 32,871 miles
- Test number
- 151768616113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,140 miles (+5,127)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 27,140 miles
- Test number
- 435503039730
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,013 miles (+5,863)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 22,013 miles
- Test number
- 505428376567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 16,150 miles
- Test number
- 941583683658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 ARH
- Does V5 ARH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 ARH is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V5 ARH?
- The MOT on V5 ARH is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 ARH done?
- V5 ARH was recorded at 65,514 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,836 miles a year.
- Has V5 ARH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 ARH has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V5 ARH 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 ARH find?
- V5 ARH passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 4 more.
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