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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,198 cc

LA05 BUSMOT history

LA05 BUS is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 102,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LA05 BUS silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
102,062 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA05 BUS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA05 BUS was last recorded at 102,062 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 12,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,773 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,289 miles
Average per year
8,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,062 miles
  • 2024 – 89,773 miles
  • 2023 – 76,526 miles
  • 2022 – 62,178 miles
  • 2021 – 48,764 miles
  • 2020 – 41,081 miles
  • 2019 – 32,336 miles
  • 2018 – 27,184 miles
  • 2017 – 23,222 miles
  • 2016 – 15,436 miles
  • 2015 – 12,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,062 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak from transfer box

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,062 miles (+12,289)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    102,062 miles
    Test number
    557337411039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from transfer box

  2. Pass89,773 miles (+13,247)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,773 miles
    Test number
    168892097064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,526 miles (+14,348)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,526 miles
    Test number
    486031168542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,178 miles (+13,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,178 miles
    Test number
    925769521145
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

  5. Pass48,764 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,764 miles
    Test number
    852398867224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,246 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,246 miles
    Test number
    222231890388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,081 miles (+8,745)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,081 miles
    Test number
    779694798437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,336 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    32,336 miles
    Test number
    314480968799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,184 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,184 miles
    Test number
    203497552212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,222 miles (+7,786)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,222 miles
    Test number
    209046544611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,436 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    15,436 miles
    Test number
    463333551133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail12,591 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,591 miles
    Test number
    105373365001
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass12,591 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,591 miles
    Test number
    199443865458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LA05 BUS

Does LA05 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA05 BUS is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA05 BUS?
The MOT on LA05 BUS is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA05 BUS done?
LA05 BUS was recorded at 102,062 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 8,288 miles a year.
Has LA05 BUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA05 BUS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on LA05 BUS 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 LA05 BUS find?
LA05 BUS passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 6 more.

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