Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc
V5 MUDMOT history
V5 MUD is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 116,542 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 116,542 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,332 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 MUD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 MUD was last recorded at 116,542 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,604 miles · 11 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 938 miles
- Average per year
- 7,332 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,542 miles
- 2025 – 115,604 miles
- 2024 – 114,721 miles
- 2022 – 110,208 miles
- 2021 – 106,071 miles
- 2020 – 100,974 miles
- 2019 – 93,524 miles
- 2018 – 82,165 miles
- 2017 – 73,420 miles
- 2016 – 56,712 miles
- 2015 – 40,623 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,542 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Unable to detect emissions
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
12 tests since 11 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,542 miles (+938)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 116,542 miles
- Test number
- 721028152273
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass115,604 miles (+883)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 115,604 miles
- Test number
- 479484491415
- MinorFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass114,721 miles (+4,513)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 114,721 miles
- Test number
- 182937217783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,208 miles (+4,137)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 110,208 miles
- Test number
- 950698301441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,071 miles (+5,097)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 106,071 miles
- Test number
- 689691823839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,974 miles (+7,450)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 100,974 miles
- Test number
- 501358396338
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass93,524 miles (+11,359)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 93,524 miles
- Test number
- 618850197766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,165 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 82,165 miles
- Test number
- 475122247365
- AdvisoryUnable to detect emissions
Fail82,164 miles (+8,744)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,164 miles
- Test number
- 269206311712
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnable to detect emissions
Pass73,420 miles (+16,708)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 73,420 miles
- Test number
- 994868255745
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass56,712 miles (+16,089)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 56,712 miles
- Test number
- 226444296399
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass40,623 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 40,623 miles
- Test number
- 956991015133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about V5 MUD
- Does V5 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 MUD is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 MUD?
- The MOT on V5 MUD is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 MUD done?
- V5 MUD was recorded at 116,542 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 7,332 miles a year.
- Has V5 MUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 MUD has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2018.
- Has the mileage on V5 MUD 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 MUD find?
- V5 MUD passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis o/s and n/s.
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