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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

W5 OAKMOT history

W5 OAK is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

W5 OAK silver 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 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,474 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 OAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 OAK was last recorded at 97,474 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,474 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,474 miles
  • 2024 – 95,236 miles
  • 2023 – 93,105 miles
  • 2022 – 91,925 miles
  • 2020 – 90,389 miles
  • 2019 – 89,226 miles
  • 2018 – 86,492 miles
  • 2016 – 85,323 miles
  • 2015 – 79,599 miles
  • 2014 – 69,207 miles
  • 2013 – 64,703 miles
  • 2012 – 60,859 miles
  • 2011 – 57,047 miles
  • 2010 – 55,464 miles
  • 2009 – 46,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,474 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft seal slight leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft seal slight leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine, gearbox, front diff & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine, front diff, center diff, rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,474 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,474 miles
    Test number
    109117649000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine, gearbox, front diff & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail97,474 miles (+2,238)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,474 miles
    Test number
    349868614421
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine, gearbox, front diff & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass95,236 miles (+2,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,236 miles
    Test number
    717133088075
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriveshaft seals have slight leak

  4. Pass93,105 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    93,105 miles
    Test number
    757385212486
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Drive Shafts Slightly Leaking Grease

  5. Fail93,105 miles (+1,180)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,105 miles
    Test number
    366851831175
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Drive Shafts Slightly Leaking Grease

  6. Pass91,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,925 miles
    Test number
    996847557316
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, front diff, center diff, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail91,925 miles (+1,536)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,925 miles
    Test number
    399323130955
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, front diff, center diff, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,389 miles
    Test number
    243557368298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,389 miles (+1,163)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,389 miles
    Test number
    966103214400
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  10. Pass89,226 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,226 miles
    Test number
    932425094273
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Fail89,226 miles (+2,734)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,226 miles
    Test number
    672396890459
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Pass86,492 miles (+1,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,492 miles
    Test number
    833661866265
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from rear diff

  13. Pass85,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,323 miles
    Test number
    683537217587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,323 miles (+5,724)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,323 miles
    Test number
    484480677743
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass79,599 miles (+10,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,599 miles
    Test number
    945117397679
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass69,207 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,207 miles
    Test number
    227482524349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,151 miles (+4,448)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,151 miles
    Test number
    349659714305
    • DangerousNearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteMany components on underside have mud on them

  18. Pass64,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,703 miles
    Test number
    137784823380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,703 miles (+3,844)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,703 miles
    Test number
    738784223378
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass60,859 miles (+3,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,859 miles
    Test number
    549571132399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass57,047 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,047 miles
    Test number
    278758491292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,464 miles (+8,849)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,464 miles
    Test number
    392095290281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,615 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,615 miles
    Test number
    821754229301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f hub seal damp

Questions about W5 OAK

Does W5 OAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 OAK is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 OAK?
The MOT on W5 OAK is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 OAK done?
W5 OAK was recorded at 97,474 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,171 miles a year.
Has W5 OAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 OAK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 OAK 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 OAK find?
W5 OAK passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front drive shaft seal slight leak; offside front drive shaft seal slight leak, and 2 more.

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