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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

W5 LRHMOT history

W5 LRH is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

W5 LRH grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
137,258 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 LRH
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
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 LRH was last recorded at 137,258 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 8,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,399 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,859 miles
Average per year
10,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,258 miles
  • 2025 – 128,399 miles
  • 2024 – 119,671 miles
  • 2023 – 111,410 miles
  • 2022 – 98,310 miles
  • 2021 – 85,622 miles
  • 2020 – 75,672 miles
  • 2019 – 61,976 miles
  • 2018 – 53,420 miles
  • 2017 – 44,362 miles
  • 2016 – 33,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,258 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,258 miles (+8,859)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    137,258 miles
    Test number
    280258661152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,399 miles (+8,728)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,399 miles
    Test number
    322054578378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,671 miles (+8,261)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,671 miles
    Test number
    771872248354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,410 miles (+13,100)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,410 miles
    Test number
    760243794767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,310 miles (+12,688)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,310 miles
    Test number
    455327341327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,622 miles (+9,950)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,622 miles
    Test number
    672713218465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,672 miles (+13,696)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    583019049847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,976 miles (+8,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,976 miles
    Test number
    111801764265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass53,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,420 miles
    Test number
    355156203356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,420 miles (+9,058)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,420 miles
    Test number
    950188933352
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
  11. Pass44,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,362 miles
    Test number
    885231857043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,360 miles (+10,902)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,360 miles
    Test number
    540827809047
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high Cannot adjust. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  13. Pass33,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,458 miles
    Test number
    420315085970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight seepage from swivel housing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  14. Fail33,458 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,458 miles
    Test number
    230504462936
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight seepage from swivel housing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about W5 LRH

Does W5 LRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 LRH is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 LRH?
The MOT on W5 LRH is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 LRH done?
W5 LRH was recorded at 137,258 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 10,419 miles a year.
Has W5 LRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 LRH has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on W5 LRH 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 LRH find?
W5 LRH passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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