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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

Y5 RHGMOT history

Y5 RHG is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

Y5 RHG grey 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 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
164,887 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 RHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 RHG was last recorded at 164,887 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,733 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
154 miles
Average per year
7,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,887 miles
  • 2025 – 164,733 miles
  • 2024 – 164,723 miles
  • 2023 – 164,355 miles
  • 2022 – 163,454 miles
  • 2021 – 162,037 miles
  • 2020 – 161,504 miles
  • 2019 – 149,455 miles
  • 2018 – 136,593 miles
  • 2017 – 126,970 miles
  • 2016 – 117,150 miles
  • 2014 – 115,072 miles
  • 2013 – 102,760 miles
  • 2012 – 91,156 miles
  • 2011 – 80,387 miles
  • 2010 – 68,043 miles
  • 2009 – 54,343 miles
  • 2008 – 41,292 miles
  • 2007 – 32,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,887 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,887 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    164,887 miles
    Test number
    257060886062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,733 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    164,733 miles
    Test number
    209630929417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail164,723 miles (+368)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,723 miles
    Test number
    569633704427
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play os and ns (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead slight corrosion (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded os and ns ends
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryAdvise adjustment of ns door catch

  4. Pass164,355 miles (+901)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    164,355 miles
    Test number
    436058663906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,454 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,454 miles
    Test number
    142901675227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    162,037 miles
    Test number
    774571705876
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail162,037 miles (+533)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,037 miles
    Test number
    904496596547
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass161,504 miles (+12,049)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    161,504 miles
    Test number
    986550913718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,455 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,455 miles
    Test number
    730970312895
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail149,455 miles (+12,862)2 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,455 miles
    Test number
    494301866720
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass136,593 miles (+9,623)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    136,593 miles
    Test number
    450111580191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,970 miles (+9,820)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,970 miles
    Test number
    455728668456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,150 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,150 miles
    Test number
    580917265223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,072 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,072 miles
    Test number
    835046254234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail115,071 miles (+12,311)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,071 miles
    Test number
    659545654274
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass102,760 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,760 miles
    Test number
    519254453268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,709 miles (+11,553)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,709 miles
    Test number
    446903953207
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass91,156 miles (+10,769)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,156 miles
    Test number
    437451042277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,387 miles (+12,344)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,387 miles
    Test number
    378406941453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,043 miles
    Test number
    582067050247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,043 miles (+13,700)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,043 miles
    Test number
    782407550220
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass54,343 miles (+13,051)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,343 miles
    Test number
    102060049215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,292 miles (+9,208)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,292 miles
    Test number
    883199948216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,084 miles
    Test number
    134098247202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 RHG

Does Y5 RHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 RHG is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 RHG?
The MOT on Y5 RHG is valid until 24 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 RHG done?
Y5 RHG was recorded at 164,887 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 7,159 miles a year.
Has Y5 RHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 RHG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 RHG 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 RHG find?
Y5 RHG passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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