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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

V5 LMLMOT history

V5 LML is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 48,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

V5 LML blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
48,346 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LML was last recorded at 48,346 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,873 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
473 miles
Average per year
2,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,346 miles
  • 2024 – 47,873 miles
  • 2023 – 45,926 miles
  • 2022 – 43,959 miles
  • 2021 – 41,633 miles
  • 2020 – 38,828 miles
  • 2019 – 35,877 miles
  • 2018 – 34,781 miles
  • 2017 – 32,833 miles
  • 2016 – 29,468 miles
  • 2015 – 23,826 miles
  • 2014 – 20,032 miles
  • 2013 – 17,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,346 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,346 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    48,346 miles
    Test number
    860596938462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,873 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    47,873 miles
    Test number
    934470947014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,926 miles (+1,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    45,926 miles
    Test number
    203446807071
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass43,959 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    43,959 miles
    Test number
    460621233063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,633 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    41,633 miles
    Test number
    722345240995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,828 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,828 miles
    Test number
    652858959135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,877 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,877 miles
    Test number
    976432972672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,781 miles
    Test number
    549633369442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail34,781 miles (+1,948)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,781 miles
    Test number
    291426416786
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  10. Pass32,833 miles (+3,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,833 miles
    Test number
    380029947967
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass29,468 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,468 miles
    Test number
    590103667799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,826 miles (+3,794)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,826 miles
    Test number
    828592585163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,032 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,032 miles
    Test number
    719094184133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    17,657 miles
    Test number
    958718363134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 LML

Does V5 LML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 LML is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 LML?
The MOT on V5 LML is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 LML done?
V5 LML was recorded at 48,346 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 2,455 miles a year.
Has V5 LML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 LML has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on V5 LML 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 LML find?
V5 LML passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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