LAND ROVER DEFENDER S5HBJ has 17 MOTs

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This 2007 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 1 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 171,871 miles 6 months ago on Thursday 6th November 2025 at 08:20.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Thursday 5th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

S5HBJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 2026171,871 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 202427TH OCTOBER 2025167,853 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 202327TH OCTOBER 2024163,409 MI
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 202227TH OCTOBER 2023157,975 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 202127TH OCTOBER 2022149,118 MI
FAILED22ND OCTOBER 2021149,100 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Locking Device Ineffective Drag Link End Securing Bolt Insecure (2.1.3 (d))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drag Link End Seriously Misaligned Drag Link End Loose On Drag Link (2.1.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Catalytic Converter Missing Where One Was Fitted As Standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 202027TH OCTOBER 2021144,013 MI
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 20198TH OCTOBER 2020139,072 MI
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20188TH OCTOBER 2019132,659 MI
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 201710TH NOVEMBER 2018122,836 MI
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 201610TH NOVEMBER 2017112,223 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201510TH NOVEMBER 2016100,664 MI
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 201413TH DECEMBER 201587,417 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 201313TH DECEMBER 201475,729 MI
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 201213TH DECEMBER 201362,803 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201113TH DECEMBER 201247,831 MI
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 201029TH NOVEMBER 201129,786 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S5HBJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 94% | MOT Failure Rate: 6%

S5HBJ MOT Comments

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S5HBJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 171,871 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,548 miles

S5HBJ FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration S5HBJ was manufactured on Thursday 29th November 2007 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 171,871 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 9,548 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 1 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S5HBJ has a 94% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 12 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 6 Major, 0 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 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does S5HBJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 S5HBJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S5HBJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 S5HBJ does have Tax. Read more

When does S5HBJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for S5HBJ will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 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 S5HBJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for S5HBJ will expire in 6 months on Thursday 5th November 2026. Read more

When did S5HBJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S5HBJ was on Thursday 6th November 2025 at 08:20. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S5HBJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for S5HBJ we can see 16 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 S5HBJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for S5HBJ we can see 1 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 94% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is S5HBJ?

S5HBJ is registered as a 2007 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has S5HBJ done?

The odometer reading for S5HBJ at the last MOT in November 2025 was 171,871 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 9,548 miles per year. Read more

How old is S5HBJ?

The vehicle S5HBJ was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 29th November 2007. Read more

What colour is S5HBJ?

The official colour of S5HBJ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does S5HBJ have?

S5HBJ has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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