Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
V5 MAYMOT history
V5 MAY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,908 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 101,908 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,379 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 MAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 MAY was last recorded at 101,908 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,001 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,907 miles
- Average per year
- 4,379 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,908 miles
- 2025 – 100,001 miles
- 2024 – 98,273 miles
- 2023 – 95,811 miles
- 2022 – 92,993 miles
- 2021 – 90,333 miles
- 2020 – 86,486 miles
- 2019 – 82,962 miles
- 2018 – 77,965 miles
- 2017 – 73,875 miles
- 2016 – 68,048 miles
- 2015 – 61,468 miles
- 2014 – 54,822 miles
- 2013 – 46,901 miles
- 2012 – 40,306 miles
- 2011 – 33,573 miles
- 2010 – 25,218 miles
- 2009 – 21,704 miles
- 2008 – 18,508 miles
- 2007 – 15,568 miles
- 2006 – 12,500 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,908 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by flexi end
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top a frame bush dust cover
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Oil level high on dipstick
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,908 miles (+1,907)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 101,908 miles
- Test number
- 255476855711
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,001 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 100,001 miles
- Test number
- 157194860885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,993 miles (+1,720)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,993 miles
- Test number
- 174261733819
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear diff a frame ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine oil level too high half way up dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested metal brake pipe and engine oil level (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not reaching blade (3.5 (a))
Pass98,273 miles (+76)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 98,273 miles
- Test number
- 706417564415
- MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top a frame bush dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by flexi end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil level high on dipstick
Fail98,197 miles (+2,386)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,197 miles
- Test number
- 330562917316
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
- MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top a frame bush dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by flexi end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil level high on dipstick
Pass95,811 miles (+117)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 95,811 miles
- Test number
- 245147855175
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail95,694 miles (+2,701)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,694 miles
- Test number
- 832699727056
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under pass door marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass92,993 miles (+2,660)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 92,993 miles
- Test number
- 249125974924
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass90,333 miles (+3,847)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 90,333 miles
- Test number
- 585737880087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 86,486 miles
- Test number
- 464491140481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,486 miles (+3,524)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,486 miles
- Test number
- 170995384925
- Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass82,962 miles (+4,997)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 82,962 miles
- Test number
- 396253860091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass77,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 77,965 miles
- Test number
- 140167219470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,965 miles (+4,090)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,965 miles
- Test number
- 782989851887
- Repaired at testCentral Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass73,875 miles (+210)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 73,875 miles
- Test number
- 707794520810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,665 miles (+5,617)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,665 miles
- Test number
- 721105601429
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass68,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 68,048 miles
- Test number
- 767023770793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,048 miles (+6,580)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,048 miles
- Test number
- 561600035693
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass61,468 miles (+6,646)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 61,468 miles
- Test number
- 889079215247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,822 miles (+7,921)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 54,822 miles
- Test number
- 526259414288
- NoteOil leak
Pass46,901 miles (+6,595)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 46,901 miles
- Test number
- 155300423296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,306 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 40,306 miles
- Test number
- 779463632292
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail40,306 miles (+6,733)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,306 miles
- Test number
- 825673832291
- Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass33,573 miles (+8,355)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 33,573 miles
- Test number
- 308832751247
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass25,218 miles (+3,514)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 25,218 miles
- Test number
- 140683080028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,704 miles (+3,196)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 21,704 miles
- Test number
- 414266689040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,508 miles (+2,940)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 18,508 miles
- Test number
- 984246688049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,568 miles (+3,068)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 15,568 miles
- Test number
- 222418067006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 12,500 miles
- Test number
- 422403776016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 MAY
- Does V5 MAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 MAY is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 MAY?
- The MOT on V5 MAY is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 MAY done?
- V5 MAY was recorded at 101,908 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 4,379 miles a year.
- Has V5 MAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 MAY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on V5 MAY 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 MAY find?
- V5 MAY passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.
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