LAND ROVER DEFENDER A5VLS has 24 MOTs

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This 2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 69,935 miles 2 months ago on Saturday 2nd May 2026 at 11:40.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 18th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

A5VLS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH MAY 202769,935 MI
FAILED2ND MAY 202669,935 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED6TH MAY 202518TH MAY 202668,779 MI
FAILED6TH MAY 202568,779 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
PASSED3RD MAY 202418TH MAY 202567,401 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH MAY 202318TH MAY 202465,349 MI
FAILED10TH MAY 202365,342 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Fuel System Component Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Fuel System Component Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 202119TH NOVEMBER 202263,717 MI
FAILED12TH NOVEMBER 202163,717 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 202019TH NOVEMBER 202162,626 MI
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 201919TH NOVEMBER 202060,584 MI
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 201960,584 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 201819TH NOVEMBER 201956,862 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 201719TH NOVEMBER 201854,834 MI
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 201619TH NOVEMBER 201752,819 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201519TH NOVEMBER 201651,242 MI
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 201419TH NOVEMBER 201549,401 MI
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 201319TH NOVEMBER 201446,603 MI
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 201219TH NOVEMBER 201342,863 MI
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201119TH NOVEMBER 201236,642 MI
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 201019TH NOVEMBER 201131,531 MI
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 200919TH NOVEMBER 201028,393 MI
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 200819TH NOVEMBER 200924,255 MI
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 200719TH NOVEMBER 200818,883 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A5VLS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

A5VLS MOT Comments

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A5VLS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 69,935 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,179 miles

A5VLS FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration A5VLS was manufactured on Friday 19th November 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 69,935 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 3,179 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A5VLS has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 2 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 5 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does A5VLS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 17th June 2026 A5VLS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A5VLS Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 17th June 2026 A5VLS does have Tax. Read more

When does A5VLS Tax expire?

The current Tax for A5VLS will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A5VLS MOT expire?

The current MOT for A5VLS will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 18th May 2027. Read more

When did A5VLS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A5VLS was on Saturday 2nd May 2026 at 11:40. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A5VLS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for A5VLS we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A5VLS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for A5VLS we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A5VLS?

A5VLS is registered as a 2004 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has A5VLS done?

The odometer reading for A5VLS at the last MOT in May 2026 was 69,935 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,179 miles per year. Read more

How old is A5VLS?

The vehicle A5VLS was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Friday 19th November 2004. Read more

What colour is A5VLS?

The official colour of A5VLS is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does A5VLS have?

A5VLS has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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