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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

V5 HUEMOT history

V5 HUE is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 90,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

V5 HUE black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
90,745 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 HUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 HUE was last recorded at 90,745 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 3,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,641 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,104 miles
Average per year
4,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,745 miles
  • 2024 – 87,641 miles
  • 2023 – 83,740 miles
  • 2022 – 79,116 miles
  • 2021 – 75,905 miles
  • 2020 – 71,240 miles
  • 2019 – 65,628 miles
  • 2018 – 62,760 miles
  • 2017 – 58,827 miles
  • 2016 – 54,847 miles
  • 2015 – 51,630 miles
  • 2014 – 45,957 miles
  • 2013 – 36,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,745 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,745 miles (+3,104)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    90,745 miles
    Test number
    783728264944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass87,641 miles (+3,901)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,641 miles
    Test number
    452555636690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass83,740 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,740 miles
    Test number
    651410480720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,116 miles (+3,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,116 miles
    Test number
    430331920263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass75,905 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,905 miles
    Test number
    872473874462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,240 miles (+5,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,240 miles
    Test number
    306728329806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass65,628 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,628 miles
    Test number
    145654236448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,760 miles
    Test number
    713879192124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,758 miles (+3,931)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,758 miles
    Test number
    631395012363
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass58,827 miles (+3,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,827 miles
    Test number
    115743311257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass54,847 miles (+3,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,847 miles
    Test number
    442343648813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass51,630 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,630 miles
    Test number
    835667146365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,957 miles (+216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,957 miles
    Test number
    498200744390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  14. Pass45,741 miles (+8,862)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,741 miles
    Test number
    606780444199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,879 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,879 miles
    Test number
    617515343234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  16. Fail36,878 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,878 miles
    Test number
    615272043251
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Questions about V5 HUE

Does V5 HUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 HUE is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 HUE?
The MOT on V5 HUE is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 HUE done?
V5 HUE was recorded at 90,745 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 4,385 miles a year.
Has V5 HUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 HUE has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on V5 HUE 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 HUE find?
V5 HUE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 4 more.

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