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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

W5 PEBMOT history

W5 PEB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

W5 PEB blue 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 1 May 2027
Mileage
73,098 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 PEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 PEB was last recorded at 73,098 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 5,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,202 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,896 miles
Average per year
3,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,098 miles
  • 2025 – 67,202 miles
  • 2024 – 61,533 miles
  • 2023 – 54,745 miles
  • 2021 – 54,470 miles
  • 2020 – 53,410 miles
  • 2019 – 52,254 miles
  • 2018 – 50,527 miles
  • 2017 – 48,178 miles
  • 2016 – 45,254 miles
  • 2015 – 42,219 miles
  • 2014 – 38,414 miles
  • 2013 – 34,754 miles
  • 2012 – 30,281 miles
  • 2011 – 23,439 miles
  • 2010 – 17,720 miles
  • 2009 – 12,134 miles
  • 2008 – 6,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,098 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,098 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,098 miles
    Test number
    899081179448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    67,202 miles
    Test number
    184832607966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,202 miles (+5,669)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,202 miles
    Test number
    391836005834
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass61,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    61,533 miles
    Test number
    289899240782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,529 miles (+6,784)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,529 miles
    Test number
    967422452867
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside 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))
  6. Pass54,745 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,745 miles
    Test number
    555268081949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,470 miles (+1,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,470 miles
    Test number
    960680154845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass53,410 miles (+1,156)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,410 miles
    Test number
    691223520613
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass52,254 miles (+1,727)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,254 miles
    Test number
    572764256163
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  10. Pass50,527 miles (+2,349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,527 miles
    Test number
    496510587601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in upper steering universal joint
  11. Pass48,178 miles (+2,924)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    864806119883
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
  12. Pass45,254 miles (+3,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,254 miles
    Test number
    648873787909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
  13. Pass42,219 miles (+3,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,219 miles
    Test number
    889372221257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  14. Pass38,414 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,414 miles
    Test number
    719239334214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  15. Fail38,410 miles (+3,656)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,410 miles
    Test number
    417358234216
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  16. Pass34,754 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,754 miles
    Test number
    107026523275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,281 miles (+6,842)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,281 miles
    Test number
    116536572279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,439 miles (+5,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,439 miles
    Test number
    278770371226
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass17,720 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,720 miles
    Test number
    541584470288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,134 miles (+6,082)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,134 miles
    Test number
    864703479231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    6,052 miles
    Test number
    833785778237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 PEB

Does W5 PEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 PEB is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 PEB?
The MOT on W5 PEB is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 PEB done?
W5 PEB was recorded at 73,098 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,816 miles a year.
Has W5 PEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 PEB has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 PEB 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 PEB find?
W5 PEB passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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