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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

X5 OVEMOT history

X5 OVE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 108,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

X5 OVE green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
108,493 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 OVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 OVE was last recorded at 108,493 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 6,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,386 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,107 miles
Average per year
4,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,493 miles
  • 2024 – 102,386 miles
  • 2023 – 101,700 miles
  • 2022 – 100,600 miles
  • 2021 – 96,457 miles
  • 2020 – 89,294 miles
  • 2019 – 80,920 miles
  • 2018 – 74,604 miles
  • 2017 – 70,995 miles
  • 2016 – 69,132 miles
  • 2015 – 67,142 miles
  • 2014 – 64,953 miles
  • 2013 – 62,853 miles
  • 2012 – 60,325 miles
  • 2011 – 58,180 miles
  • 2010 – 55,143 miles
  • 2009 – 50,843 miles
  • 2008 – 45,325 miles
  • 2007 – 41,219 miles
  • 2006 – 32,925 miles
  • 2005 – 24,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,493 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush and bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

34 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,493 miles (+6,107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,493 miles
    Test number
    343627424838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush and bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass102,386 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,386 miles
    Test number
    461071296851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre uneven tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,386 miles (+686)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,386 miles
    Test number
    117251061039
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre uneven tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,700 miles (+1,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,700 miles
    Test number
    864935791475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn in center and slightly uneven tread.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,600 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,600 miles
    Test number
    515166512503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,596 miles (+4,139)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,596 miles
    Test number
    227876642806
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,457 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,457 miles
    Test number
    800413906870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brakes are juddering While carrying out decelorometer test

  8. Fail96,457 miles (+7,163)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,457 miles
    Test number
    924722588593
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brakes are juddering While carrying out decelorometer test

  9. Pass89,294 miles (+8,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,294 miles
    Test number
    689884658639
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass80,920 miles (+6,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,920 miles
    Test number
    622715144402
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass74,604 miles (+3,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,604 miles
    Test number
    372418945243
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass70,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,995 miles
    Test number
    734605691320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail70,995 miles (+1,863)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,995 miles
    Test number
    323523791788
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass69,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,132 miles
    Test number
    191012650917
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  15. Fail69,132 miles (+1,990)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,132 miles
    Test number
    215666886309
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Pass67,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,142 miles
    Test number
    841071379349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail67,142 miles (+2,189)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,142 miles
    Test number
    621705779491
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass64,953 miles (+2,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,953 miles
    Test number
    836460244201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass62,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,853 miles
    Test number
    637872733215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. FailMileage not read2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    226512033273
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass60,325 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,325 miles
    Test number
    225497322255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail60,325 miles (+2,145)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,325 miles
    Test number
    338117322279
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass58,180 miles (+3,037)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,180 miles
    Test number
    429747331293
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

  24. Fail55,143 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,143 miles
    Test number
    691667930216
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass55,143 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,143 miles
    Test number
    942507830211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,843 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,843 miles
    Test number
    652487939245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass50,843 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,843 miles
    Test number
    724297639285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,325 miles
    Test number
    651253298148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail45,325 miles (+4,106)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,325 miles
    Test number
    723423198133
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  30. Pass41,219 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,219 miles
    Test number
    700353427397
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteAll four tyre perrished side wall's
    • NoteHand brake high not to stop
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked

  31. Fail41,219 miles (+8,294)3 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,219 miles
    Test number
    774763227344
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteAll four tyre perrished side wall's
    • NoteHand brake high not to stop
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked

  32. Pass32,925 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,925 miles
    Test number
    420304716421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked

  33. Fail32,925 miles (+8,003)3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,925 miles
    Test number
    423484916393
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked

  34. Pass24,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    24,922 miles
    Test number
    831855095237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 OVE

Does X5 OVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 OVE expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 OVE?
The MOT on X5 OVE expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 OVE done?
X5 OVE was recorded at 108,493 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 4,214 miles a year.
Has X5 OVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 OVE has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 OVE 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 X5 OVE find?
X5 OVE passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 2 more.

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