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Land Rover Defender

Green and White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

W5 RRCMOT history

W5 RRC is a green and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 41,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

W5 RRC green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
41,365 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 RRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 RRC was last recorded at 41,365 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,677 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
688 miles
Average per year
1,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,365 miles
  • 2025 – 40,677 miles
  • 2024 – 39,899 miles
  • 2023 – 39,128 miles
  • 2022 – 38,371 miles
  • 2021 – 37,277 miles
  • 2020 – 36,111 miles
  • 2019 – 34,693 miles
  • 2018 – 32,891 miles
  • 2017 – 31,107 miles
  • 2016 – 29,128 miles
  • 2015 – 28,748 miles
  • 2014 – 27,784 miles
  • 2013 – 25,215 miles
  • 2012 – 23,447 miles
  • 2011 – 19,294 miles
  • 2010 – 16,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,365 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,365 miles (+688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    41,365 miles
    Test number
    222406348797
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass40,677 miles (+778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    40,677 miles
    Test number
    319090506102
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass39,899 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    39,899 miles
    Test number
    378503272795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,128 miles (+757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    39,128 miles
    Test number
    645501090844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass38,371 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    38,371 miles
    Test number
    432338741867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,277 miles (+1,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    37,277 miles
    Test number
    575000350098
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass36,111 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,111 miles
    Test number
    174008977665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,693 miles (+1,802)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,693 miles
    Test number
    861840551011
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks present
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront steel brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroded
    • AdvisoryRear steel brake pipes corroded
  9. Pass32,891 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    32,891 miles
    Test number
    648089563445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,107 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,107 miles
    Test number
    274328090348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,128 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,128 miles
    Test number
    380926208200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,748 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,748 miles
    Test number
    207955415097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail27,784 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,784 miles
    Test number
    187963014478
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll chassis corroded
  14. Pass27,784 miles (+2,569)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,784 miles
    Test number
    809773314022
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll chassis corroded
  15. Pass25,215 miles (+1,768)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,215 miles
    Test number
    247467503059
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOil leaks
  16. Pass23,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,447 miles
    Test number
    905026312064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,445 miles (+4,151)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,445 miles
    Test number
    137956512081
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass19,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,294 miles
    Test number
    325578711054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Fail19,294 miles (+3,148)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,294 miles
    Test number
    759058511021
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass16,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,146 miles
    Test number
    103872520411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 RRC

Does W5 RRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 RRC is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 RRC?
The MOT on W5 RRC is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 RRC done?
W5 RRC was recorded at 41,365 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 1,579 miles a year.
Has W5 RRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 RRC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on W5 RRC 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 RRC find?
W5 RRC passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine damp; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps.

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