Land Rover Defender
White and White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,402 cc
V5 GLYMOT history
V5 GLY is a white and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,245 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 159,245 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,082 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 GLY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 18 Jan 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 GLY was last recorded at 159,245 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 159,244 miles · 13 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 8,082 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,245 miles
- 2025 – 153,197 miles
- 2024 – 147,389 miles
- 2023 – 144,776 miles
- 2022 – 142,696 miles
- 2021 – 140,872 miles
- 2020 – 140,797 miles
- 2019 – 140,788 miles
- 2018 – 129,032 miles
- 2017 – 117,765 miles
- 2016 – 102,826 miles
- 2015 – 88,083 miles
- 2014 – 73,211 miles
- 2013 – 57,614 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,245 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox and front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))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 Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Windscreen wiper not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 17 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,245 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 159,245 miles
- Test number
- 148035468481
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox and front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail159,244 miles (+6,047)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,244 miles
- Test number
- 347006315876
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour when hazard switch operated (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour when hazards switch operated (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox and front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,197 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 153,197 miles
- Test number
- 490946490416
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail153,197 miles (+5,808)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,197 miles
- Test number
- 852627613152
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,389 miles (+2,613)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 147,389 miles
- Test number
- 381670725760
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass144,776 miles (+2,080)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 144,776 miles
- Test number
- 481978864968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,696 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 142,696 miles
- Test number
- 870442434570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,693 miles (+1,821)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,693 miles
- Test number
- 448380946147
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Pass140,872 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 140,872 miles
- Test number
- 152628104982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,797 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 140,797 miles
- Test number
- 829038633569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,797 miles (+9)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,797 miles
- Test number
- 974388689819
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail140,788 miles (+11,756)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,788 miles
- Test number
- 936063788240
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre uneven wear & screw in inner tread
Pass129,032 miles (+11,267)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 129,032 miles
- Test number
- 998800135656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,765 miles (+14,939)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 117,765 miles
- Test number
- 729998730567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,826 miles (+14,743)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 102,826 miles
- Test number
- 507544092404
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,083 miles (+14,872)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 88,083 miles
- Test number
- 506312008740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,211 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 73,211 miles
- Test number
- 445717044424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,211 miles (+15,597)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,211 miles
- Test number
- 587316244365
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 57,614 miles
- Test number
- 479201253403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 GLY
- Does V5 GLY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 GLY is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 GLY?
- The MOT on V5 GLY is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 GLY done?
- V5 GLY was recorded at 159,245 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 8,082 miles a year.
- Has V5 GLY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 GLY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on V5 GLY 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 GLY find?
- V5 GLY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox and front differential.
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