Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
W5 HUEMOT history
W5 HUE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,875 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 83,875 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 18 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 1,977 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 HUE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Mar 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 HUE was last recorded at 83,875 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 4,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,268 miles · 16 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,607 miles
- Average per year
- 1,977 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,875 miles
- 2025 – 79,268 miles
- 2024 – 73,371 miles
- 2023 – 67,926 miles
- 2022 – 62,681 miles
- 2021 – 56,809 miles
- 2020 – 51,360 miles
- 2016 – 51,309 miles
- 2015 – 51,083 miles
- 2014 – 49,600 miles
- 2013 – 49,281 miles
- 2012 – 48,852 miles
- 2011 – 47,893 miles
- 2010 – 46,979 miles
- 2009 – 46,414 miles
- 2008 – 45,632 miles
- 2007 – 44,086 miles
- 2005 – 42,769 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,875 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis and underside of vehicle has been undersealed
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,875 miles (+4,607)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 83,875 miles
- Test number
- 422942125380
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis and underside of vehicle has been undersealed
Pass79,268 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 79,268 miles
- Test number
- 797240105610
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,268 miles (+5,897)1 dangerous4 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,268 miles
- Test number
- 648523252616
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,371 miles (+5,445)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 73,371 miles
- Test number
- 586408057696
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront and rear crossmembers starting to corrode
Pass67,926 miles (+5,245)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 67,926 miles
- Test number
- 274193135797
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront and rear crossmembers starting to corrode
- AdvisorySide steps starting to corrode
Pass62,681 miles (+5,872)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 62,681 miles
- Test number
- 806065812534
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear cross member starting to corrode
Pass56,809 miles (+5,449)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 56,809 miles
- Test number
- 376656971987
- AdvisoryRear cross members starting to corrode
Pass51,360 miles (+51)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 51,360 miles
- Test number
- 750160298866
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder side has been undersealed recently
Pass51,309 miles (+226)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 51,309 miles
- Test number
- 158316248561
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass51,083 miles (+1,483)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 51,083 miles
- Test number
- 672358155039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,600 miles (+319)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 49,600 miles
- Test number
- 138163294146
- NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
- NoteOil leak
- NoteStone chip in windscreen
- NoteSurface corrosion to exhaust system
Pass49,281 miles (+429)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 49,281 miles
- Test number
- 106420973486
- NoteSurface corrosion to exhaust
Pass48,852 miles (+959)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 48,852 miles
- Test number
- 189293672054
- NoteSurface rust on exhaust
Pass47,893 miles (+914)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 47,893 miles
- Test number
- 497584811034
- NoteNs front tyre outer sidewall
- NoteWindscreen chipped in upper drivers zone
Pass46,979 miles (+565)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 46,979 miles
- Test number
- 164805810054
- NoteNs front tyre sidewall slightly perished
- NoteWindscreen chipped at top of os swept area
Pass46,414 miles (+782)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 46,414 miles
- Test number
- 111446019083
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass45,632 miles (+1,546)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 45,632 miles
- Test number
- 331909508077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,086 miles (+1,317)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 44,086 miles
- Test number
- 284583117056
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryLower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass42,769 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 42,769 miles
- Test number
- 422303545439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 HUE
- Does W5 HUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 HUE is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 HUE?
- The MOT on W5 HUE is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 HUE done?
- W5 HUE was recorded at 83,875 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 1,977 miles a year.
- Has W5 HUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 HUE has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on W5 HUE 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 W5 HUE find?
- W5 HUE passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 4 more.
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