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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

V5 HYNMOT history

V5 HYN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 134,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

V5 HYN green 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 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
134,272 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 HYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 HYN was last recorded at 134,272 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2010: 102,148 miles, lower than 982,023 miles on 16 Feb 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,991 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,281 miles
Average per year
2,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,272 miles
  • 2025 – 132,991 miles
  • 2024 – 131,482 miles
  • 2023 – 129,710 miles
  • 2022 – 128,581 miles
  • 2021 – 127,659 miles
  • 2020 – 126,709 miles
  • 2019 – 125,319 miles
  • 2018 – 122,408 miles
  • 2017 – 121,181 miles
  • 2016 – 119,965 miles
  • 2015 – 119,159 miles
  • 2014 – 118,408 miles
  • 2013 – 117,423 miles
  • 2012 – 114,421 miles
  • 2011 – 107,865 miles
  • 2010 – 102,148 miles
  • 2009 – 982,023 miles
  • 2008 – 937,547 miles
  • 2007 – 917,777 miles
  • 2006 – 90,290 miles
  • 2005 – 75,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,272 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in under sealant

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,272 miles (+1,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    134,272 miles
    Test number
    413345749815
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in under sealant

  2. Pass132,991 miles (+1,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,991 miles
    Test number
    671825840126
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,482 miles (+63)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,482 miles
    Test number
    922963032466
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail131,419 miles (+1,709)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,419 miles
    Test number
    261270605025
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,710 miles (+1,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,710 miles
    Test number
    319014213017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,581 miles (+922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,581 miles
    Test number
    219278451858
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass127,659 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,659 miles
    Test number
    516382809275
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to metal brake pipes

  8. Fail127,639 miles (+930)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,639 miles
    Test number
    824280767743
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to metal brake pipes

  9. Pass126,709 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,709 miles
    Test number
    845668524275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,319 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,319 miles
    Test number
    906348179739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,408 miles
    Test number
    334497858452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail122,408 miles (+1,227)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,408 miles
    Test number
    149914936071
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass121,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,181 miles
    Test number
    687189552944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail121,181 miles (+1,216)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,181 miles
    Test number
    202965919454
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass119,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,965 miles
    Test number
    759960230292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush By drop arm (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail119,965 miles (+806)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,965 miles
    Test number
    217086861618
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush By drop arm (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass119,159 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,159 miles
    Test number
    488035035163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail119,153 miles (+745)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,153 miles
    Test number
    728723385098
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Pass118,408 miles (+985)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,408 miles
    Test number
    615300394029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass117,423 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    117,423 miles
    Test number
    806668383037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail117,423 miles (+3,002)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,423 miles
    Test number
    137396683459
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass114,421 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    114,421 miles
    Test number
    616875542057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail114,417 miles (+6,552)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,417 miles
    Test number
    229914642018
    • FailureFront Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass107,865 miles (+5,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    107,865 miles
    Test number
    196156441083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass102,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    102,148 miles
    Test number
    151620340020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  26. Fail102,148 miles (-879,875)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,148 miles
    Test number
    461670240006
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass982,023 miles (+44,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    982,023 miles
    Test number
    912727549080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  28. Fail937,547 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    937,547 miles
    Test number
    402743848042
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass937,547 miles (+19,770)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    937,547 miles
    Test number
    722593848079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass917,777 miles (+827,487)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    917,777 miles
    Test number
    663655147027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass90,290 miles (+15,240)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    90,290 miles
    Test number
    691890786060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass75,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    75,050 miles
    Test number
    784561825257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 HYN

Does V5 HYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 HYN is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 HYN?
The MOT on V5 HYN is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 HYN done?
V5 HYN was recorded at 134,272 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 2,794 miles a year.
Has V5 HYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 HYN has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 HYN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V5 HYN find?
V5 HYN passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: underbody covered in under sealant.

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