Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,492 cc
V5 MMEMOT history
V5 MME is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 105,929 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 105,929 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,237 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 MME
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 MME was last recorded at 105,929 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,805 miles · 2 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,124 miles
- Average per year
- 4,237 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,929 miles
- 2025 – 101,805 miles
- 2024 – 100,791 miles
- 2023 – 99,773 miles
- 2022 – 98,063 miles
- 2021 – 92,999 miles
- 2020 – 86,080 miles
- 2019 – 81,950 miles
- 2018 – 76,556 miles
- 2017 – 71,625 miles
- 2016 – 68,936 miles
- 2015 – 66,295 miles
- 2014 – 62,811 miles
- 2013 – 59,706 miles
- 2012 – 54,207 miles
- 2011 – 51,329 miles
- 2010 – 48,853 miles
- 2009 – 43,557 miles
- 2008 – 36,777 miles
- 2007 – 29,589 miles
- 2006 – 19,003 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,929 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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.
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive front axle area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,929 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 105,929 miles
- Test number
- 284692609671
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail105,929 miles (+4,124)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,929 miles
- Test number
- 108777272566
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass101,805 miles (+1,014)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 101,805 miles
- Test number
- 131949844560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,791 miles (+1,018)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 100,791 miles
- Test number
- 541176343316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,773 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 99,773 miles
- Test number
- 236592909135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,749 miles (+1,686)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,749 miles
- Test number
- 104036715036
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass98,063 miles (+5,064)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 98,063 miles
- Test number
- 960252438409
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass92,999 miles (+79)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 92,999 miles
- Test number
- 478117392671
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front axle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail92,920 miles (+6,840)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,920 miles
- Test number
- 634032278278
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member in multiple places (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front axle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass86,080 miles (+4,130)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 86,080 miles
- Test number
- 865429157995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,950 miles (+5,394)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 81,950 miles
- Test number
- 981623602722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,556 miles (+4,931)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 76,556 miles
- Test number
- 572340333736
- MinorFuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass71,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 71,625 miles
- Test number
- 595059533196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,625 miles (+2,689)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,625 miles
- Test number
- 297271821674
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass68,936 miles (+2,641)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 68,936 miles
- Test number
- 206563913931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,295 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 66,295 miles
- Test number
- 149676600553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,294 miles (+3,483)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,294 miles
- Test number
- 519210073468
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Pass62,811 miles (+3,105)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 62,811 miles
- Test number
- 216465944281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,706 miles (+5,499)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 59,706 miles
- Test number
- 236166743237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,207 miles (+2,878)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 54,207 miles
- Test number
- 717943342277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,329 miles (+2,476)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 51,329 miles
- Test number
- 396358831253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,853 miles (+5,296)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 48,853 miles
- Test number
- 544801550202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,557 miles (+6,780)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 43,557 miles
- Test number
- 654780339333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,777 miles (+116)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 36,777 miles
- Test number
- 391222338326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,661 miles (+7,072)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,661 miles
- Test number
- 994765528380
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass29,589 miles (+4,948)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 29,589 miles
- Test number
- 644590637354
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass24,641 miles (+5,638)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 24,641 miles
- Test number
- 983722987098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,003 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 19,003 miles
- Test number
- 530326376005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 MME
- Does V5 MME currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 MME is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 MME?
- The MOT on V5 MME is valid until 26 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 MME done?
- V5 MME was recorded at 105,929 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,237 miles a year.
- Has V5 MME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 MME has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on V5 MME 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 MME find?
- V5 MME passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front steering box has seepage.
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