
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,401 cc
L55 ERBMOT history
L55 ERB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Mar 1995. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,128 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 139,128 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,032 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 ERB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 27 Mar 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 ERB was last recorded at 139,128 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 138,703 miles · 20 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 425 miles
- Average per year
- 2,032 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 139,128 miles
- 2024 – 138,703 miles
- 2022 – 138,487 miles
- 2021 – 138,140 miles
- 2020 – 137,843 miles
- 2019 – 137,626 miles
- 2018 – 137,573 miles
- 2017 – 137,495 miles
- 2015 – 137,217 miles
- 2013 – 136,466 miles
- 2010 – 134,160 miles
- 2009 – 118,920 miles
- 2008 – 110,554 miles
- 2007 – 104,269 miles
- 2006 – 99,025 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower PAS PIPES INSECURE
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
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 Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear coil spring fitment
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,128 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 139,128 miles
- Test number
- 255274500947
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower PAS PIPES INSECURE
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail139,128 miles (+425)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,128 miles
- Test number
- 461187927966
- MajorNearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower PAS PIPES INSECURE
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass138,703 miles (+7)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 138,703 miles
- Test number
- 132408009311
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring fitment
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail138,696 miles (+209)5 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,696 miles
- Test number
- 252016861685
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring fitment
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring fitment
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring fitment
Fail138,487 miles (+347)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,487 miles
- Test number
- 631826594819
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame mounting cross member recommend further inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass138,140 miles (+297)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 138,140 miles
- Test number
- 701060469476
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame mounting ( chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass137,843 miles (+217)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 137,843 miles
- Test number
- 956706040911
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront slight oil seepage from swivel housing seal both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass137,626 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 137,626 miles
- Test number
- 242243893191
- MinorHazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront slight oil seepage from swivel housing seals both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail137,626 miles (+53)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,626 miles
- Test number
- 779102074010
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MinorHazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront slight oil seepage from swivel housing seals both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass137,573 miles (+78)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 137,573 miles
- Test number
- 790316208824
- AdvisoryFront swivel housing seal has slight oil leak both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass137,495 miles (+278)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 137,495 miles
- Test number
- 824727351559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,217 miles (+751)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 137,217 miles
- Test number
- 488353685042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,466 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 136,466 miles
- Test number
- 437148333321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,406 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 136,406 miles
- Test number
- 299098903056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,406 miles (+2,246)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,406 miles
- Test number
- 849047203003
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass134,160 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2011
- Odometer
- 134,160 miles
- Test number
- 322381430183
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
Fail134,156 miles (+15,236)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,156 miles
- Test number
- 511911330158
- FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
Fail118,920 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,920 miles
- Test number
- 642990629197
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass118,920 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 118,920 miles
- Test number
- 934050929193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,805 miles (+8,251)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,805 miles
- Test number
- 541643019133
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass110,554 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 110,554 miles
- Test number
- 912989938059
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
Fail110,554 miles (+6,285)1 dangerous11 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,554 miles
- Test number
- 231796938035
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEmissions may be inacurate
- NoteFront washers poor
Pass104,269 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 104,269 miles
- Test number
- 201908737056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,269 miles (+5,244)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,269 miles
- Test number
- 760157737056
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront brake discs advanced corrosion
- NoteFront brake pads appear low
Pass99,025 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 99,025 miles
- Test number
- 123035526010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,024 miles7 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,024 miles
- Test number
- 743393326082
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about L55 ERB
- Does L55 ERB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L55 ERB expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L55 ERB?
- The MOT on L55 ERB expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L55 ERB done?
- L55 ERB was recorded at 139,128 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 2,032 miles a year.
- Has L55 ERB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 ERB has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L55 ERB 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 L55 ERB find?
- L55 ERB passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: central front lower pas pipes insecure; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.
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