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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2010 · 2,402 cc

V5 TLEMOT history

V5 TLE is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 192,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

V5 TLE white 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
192,505 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 TLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 TLE was last recorded at 192,505 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 6,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,108 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,397 miles
Average per year
8,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,505 miles
  • 2025 – 186,108 miles
  • 2024 – 181,293 miles
  • 2023 – 177,858 miles
  • 2022 – 172,128 miles
  • 2021 – 172,106 miles
  • 2019 – 159,144 miles
  • 2018 – 149,565 miles
  • 2017 – 139,463 miles
  • 2016 – 129,936 miles
  • 2015 – 121,233 miles
  • 2014 – 107,749 miles
  • 2013 – 82,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,505 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N-S-R AND O-S-R

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    192,505 miles
    Test number
    854899748631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail192,505 miles (+6,397)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,505 miles
    Test number
    272222488061
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass186,108 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    186,108 miles
    Test number
    139439556234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail186,104 miles (+4,811)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,104 miles
    Test number
    368953909842
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass181,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    181,293 miles
    Test number
    186818628525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail181,293 miles (+3,435)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,293 miles
    Test number
    898065036391
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass177,858 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    177,858 miles
    Test number
    991672580821
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In several places (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail177,858 miles (+5,730)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,858 miles
    Test number
    710368570313
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In several places (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass172,128 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    172,128 miles
    Test number
    326765823693
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N-S-R AND O-S-R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail172,111 miles (+5)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,111 miles
    Test number
    989766414503
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N-S-R AND O-S-R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail172,106 miles (+2,389)1 dangerous12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,106 miles
    Test number
    910833356246
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing wiper & arm missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rubber bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint on drop arm too steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rubber bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass169,717 miles (+10,573)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    169,717 miles
    Test number
    150264071415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass159,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,144 miles
    Test number
    973434938701
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail159,144 miles (+9,579)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,144 miles
    Test number
    536076052930
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass149,565 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    149,565 miles
    Test number
    733569434244
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  16. Fail149,565 miles (+10,102)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,565 miles
    Test number
    823893702718
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  17. Pass139,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    139,463 miles
    Test number
    799110577510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail139,463 miles (+9,527)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,463 miles
    Test number
    847449478144
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass129,936 miles (+8,703)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    129,936 miles
    Test number
    416747292455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass121,233 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    121,233 miles
    Test number
    387477425120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  21. Fail121,232 miles (+13,483)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,232 miles
    Test number
    306997525110
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  22. Pass107,749 miles (+25,026)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,749 miles
    Test number
    815419414148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,723 miles (+13)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,723 miles
    Test number
    858431523195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear shock absorbers lower bushes worn with slight movement
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f wheel bearing

  24. Fail82,710 miles4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,710 miles
    Test number
    718340123164
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear shock absorbers lower bushes worn with slight movement
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Questions about V5 TLE

Does V5 TLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 TLE is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 TLE?
The MOT on V5 TLE is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 TLE done?
V5 TLE was recorded at 192,505 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 8,156 miles a year.
Has V5 TLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 TLE has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 TLE 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 TLE find?
V5 TLE passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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