LAND ROVER DEFENDER B5RMB has 23 MOTs

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This 2009 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 87,919 miles 4 months ago on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 13:44.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Sunday 14th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

B5RMB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202787,919 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202514TH FEBRUARY 202686,948 MI
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 202414TH FEBRUARY 2025100,452 MI
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 202485,013 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 202314TH FEBRUARY 202482,268 MI
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 202382,266 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202214TH FEBRUARY 202378,691 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED19TH JANUARY 202278,687 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202114TH FEBRUARY 202275,767 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MINOR - Central Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 202014TH FEBRUARY 202172,578 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 202072,576 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded On Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201914TH FEBRUARY 202069,161 MI
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201814TH FEBRUARY 201964,358 MI
FAILED22ND JANUARY 201864,358 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Drag Link End Loose (2.2.b.1d)
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201714TH FEBRUARY 201858,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED30TH JANUARY 201758,662 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Steering Pivot Point Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED25TH JANUARY 201614TH FEBRUARY 201752,780 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED25TH JANUARY 201652,779 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Steering Box / Pitman Arm (2.2.c.1c)
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201514TH FEBRUARY 201646,527 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Shock Absorbers Seized.
PASSED21ST JANUARY 201414TH FEBRUARY 201541,229 MI
FAILED21ST JANUARY 201441,229 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 201314TH FEBRUARY 201434,542 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. USER ENTERED - Steering Damper Bush Slightly Worn
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201214TH FEBRUARY 201326,157 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B5RMB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

B5RMB MOT Comments

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B5RMB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 87,919 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,172 miles

B5RMB FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration B5RMB was manufactured on Saturday 14th February 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 87,919 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,172 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B5RMB has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 16 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 11 Major, 1 Dangerous and 6 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 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does B5RMB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 B5RMB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B5RMB Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 B5RMB does have Tax. Read more

When does B5RMB Tax expire?

The current Tax for B5RMB will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027. 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 B5RMB MOT expire?

The current MOT for B5RMB will expire in 9 months on Sunday 14th February 2027. Read more

When did B5RMB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B5RMB was on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 13:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B5RMB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for B5RMB we can see 15 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 B5RMB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for B5RMB we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B5RMB?

B5RMB is registered as a 2009 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has B5RMB done?

The odometer reading for B5RMB at the last MOT in January 2026 was 87,919 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 5,172 miles per year. Read more

How old is B5RMB?

The vehicle B5RMB was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 14th February 2009. Read more

What colour is B5RMB?

The official colour of B5RMB is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does B5RMB have?

B5RMB has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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