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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

Y5 LROMOT history

Y5 LRO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 149,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

Y5 LRO black 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 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
149,821 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 LRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 LRO was last recorded at 149,821 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,817 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,821 miles
  • 2025 – 148,789 miles
  • 2024 – 145,001 miles
  • 2023 – 140,166 miles
  • 2022 – 136,301 miles
  • 2021 – 131,120 miles
  • 2020 – 128,628 miles
  • 2018 – 123,931 miles
  • 2017 – 117,667 miles
  • 2016 – 106,292 miles
  • 2015 – 95,357 miles
  • 2014 – 85,413 miles
  • 2013 – 75,524 miles
  • 2012 – 55,260 miles
  • 2011 – 45,625 miles
  • 2010 – 35,097 miles
  • 2009 – 27,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,821 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS/TYRES

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • All of chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Steering box lock tab corroded away ( in wheel arch )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two rear axle pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,821 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    149,821 miles
    Test number
    554647233186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,817 miles (+1,028)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,817 miles
    Test number
    784940679396
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Axle trailing arm bush bolt is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Axle trailing arm bush bolt is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,789 miles (+3,788)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    148,789 miles
    Test number
    955912298347
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively closest to diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,001 miles (+91)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,001 miles
    Test number
    910220455888
    • AdvisoryAll of chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box lock tab corroded away ( in wheel arch )
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail144,910 miles (+4,744)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,910 miles
    Test number
    552007973738
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll of chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box lock tab corroded away ( in wheel arch )
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,166 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,166 miles
    Test number
    222917735662
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two rear axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside hub seal retainer brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels

  7. Fail140,117 miles (+3,816)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,117 miles
    Test number
    656654119683
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two rear axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside hub seal retainer brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels

  8. Pass136,301 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,301 miles
    Test number
    415781099987
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear across axle brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS/TYRES

  9. Fail136,295 miles (+5,175)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,295 miles
    Test number
    750365176307
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear across axle brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS/TYRES

  10. Pass131,120 miles (+2,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,120 miles
    Test number
    195101778504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear chaasis rail corroded by rear x-member but not excessive
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS/TYRES

  11. Pass128,628 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    128,628 miles
    Test number
    698666819872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,931 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,931 miles
    Test number
    848482156484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,898 miles (+6,231)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,898 miles
    Test number
    227551019994
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass117,667 miles (+11,375)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,667 miles
    Test number
    944519912723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,292 miles
    Test number
    487931657660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,292 miles (+10,935)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,292 miles
    Test number
    178533005950
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven poor disc badly corroded (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass95,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,357 miles
    Test number
    333389165687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,357 miles (+9,944)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,357 miles
    Test number
    897166128161
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass85,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,413 miles
    Test number
    625401514376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,413 miles (+9,889)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,413 miles
    Test number
    415460414476
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  21. Pass75,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,524 miles
    Test number
    277027113383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,524 miles (+7,040)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,524 miles
    Test number
    447046913473
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePitman arm ball joint has slight play

  23. Pass68,484 miles (+13,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,484 miles
    Test number
    866446583024
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass55,260 miles (+9,635)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,260 miles
    Test number
    109124572069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,625 miles (+10,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,625 miles
    Test number
    348530091029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass35,097 miles (+7,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,097 miles
    Test number
    921424870047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass27,349 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,349 miles
    Test number
    990546689024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail27,285 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,285 miles
    Test number
    973064989076
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Questions about Y5 LRO

Does Y5 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 LRO is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 LRO?
The MOT on Y5 LRO is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 LRO done?
Y5 LRO was recorded at 149,821 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 7,234 miles a year.
Has Y5 LRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 LRO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 LRO 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 Y5 LRO find?
Y5 LRO passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall; oil leak, but not excessive.

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