
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass73,098 miles (+5,896)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2027
- Odometer
- 73,098 miles
- Test number
- 899081179448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,202 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 67,202 miles
- Test number
- 184832607966
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass61,533 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 61,533 miles
- Test number
- 289899240782
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass54,745 miles (+275)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 54,745 miles
- Test number
- 555268081949
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass34,754 miles (+4,473)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 34,754 miles
- Test number
- 107026523275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,281 miles (+6,842)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 30,281 miles
- Test number
- 116536572279
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass17,720 miles (+5,586)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 17,720 miles
- Test number
- 541584470288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,134 miles (+6,082)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 12,134 miles
- Test number
- 864703479231
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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