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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X5 AKTMOT history

X5 AKT is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 125,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

X5 AKT silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
125,634 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 AKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 AKT was last recorded at 125,634 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2007: 75,814 miles, lower than 636,525 miles on 8 Sept 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,276 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,634 miles
  • 2025 – 124,276 miles
  • 2024 – 122,795 miles
  • 2023 – 121,399 miles
  • 2022 – 120,128 miles
  • 2021 – 118,997 miles
  • 2020 – 116,645 miles
  • 2019 – 115,425 miles
  • 2018 – 113,947 miles
  • 2017 – 111,879 miles
  • 2016 – 108,759 miles
  • 2015 – 105,779 miles
  • 2014 – 101,446 miles
  • 2013 – 97,203 miles
  • 2012 – 86,978 miles
  • 2011 – 84,851 miles
  • 2010 – 83,680 miles
  • 2009 – 81,230 miles
  • 2008 – 79,220 miles
  • 2007 – 75,814 miles
  • 2006 – 636,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,634 miles
  • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,634 miles (+1,358)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    125,634 miles
    Test number
    744252035172
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,276 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    124,276 miles
    Test number
    564555762380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,795 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,795 miles
    Test number
    455872549683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,771 miles (+1,372)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,771 miles
    Test number
    115391189561
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush has movement (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member/bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,399 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,399 miles
    Test number
    559949955974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail121,371 miles (+1,243)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,371 miles
    Test number
    919406010404
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass120,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,128 miles
    Test number
    671970025553
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail120,128 miles (+1,131)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,128 miles
    Test number
    609602369612
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass118,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,997 miles
    Test number
    688613272155
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail118,997 miles (+2,352)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,997 miles
    Test number
    566405557870
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt of the wrong type receiver (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn sphere (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass116,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,645 miles
    Test number
    656787087914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,645 miles (+1,220)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,645 miles
    Test number
    566256134273
    • MajorCentral Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass115,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,425 miles
    Test number
    469627798820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,425 miles (+1,478)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,425 miles
    Test number
    129308084278
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  15. Pass113,947 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,947 miles
    Test number
    910801381281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,879 miles
    Test number
    265520483492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,879 miles (+3,120)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,879 miles
    Test number
    592423694697
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass108,759 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,759 miles
    Test number
    953517358897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,779 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,779 miles
    Test number
    256162645056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,446 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,446 miles
    Test number
    526920554013
    • NoteO/s/f to rear flexi brake pipe corroded

  21. Fail101,446 miles (+4,243)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,446 miles
    Test number
    948910354009
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • NoteO/s/f to rear flexi brake pipe corroded

  22. Pass97,203 miles (+10,225)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    97,203 miles
    Test number
    186161353044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,978 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,978 miles
    Test number
    957701122097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,851 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,851 miles
    Test number
    549650941070
    • NoteBrakes/front disces deteriated
    • NoteExhaust system deteriated
    • NoteNearside mirror arm loose

  25. Fail84,851 miles (+1,171)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,851 miles
    Test number
    278979331094
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBrakes/front disces deteriated
    • NoteExhaust system deteriated
    • NoteNearside mirror arm loose

  26. Pass83,680 miles (+2,450)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,680 miles
    Test number
    260187030025
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pads appear to be degraded...recommend immediate replacement

  27. Pass81,230 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    81,230 miles
    Test number
    954821349007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass79,220 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,220 miles
    Test number
    970326038088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass75,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    75,814 miles
    Test number
    560734667222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  30. Fail75,814 miles (-560,711)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,814 miles
    Test number
    861914067220
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Pass636,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    636,525 miles
    Test number
    861181356287
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Questions about X5 AKT

Does X5 AKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 AKT is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 AKT?
The MOT on X5 AKT is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 AKT done?
X5 AKT was recorded at 125,634 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026.
Has X5 AKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 AKT has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 AKT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 AKT find?
X5 AKT passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects: indicator switch faulty; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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