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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

LA55 BYRMOT history

LA55 BYR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 118,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

LA55 BYR blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,806 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 BYR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 BYR was last recorded at 118,806 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 1,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,123 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,683 miles
Average per year
4,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,806 miles
  • 2025 – 117,123 miles
  • 2024 – 114,410 miles
  • 2023 – 113,413 miles
  • 2022 – 110,167 miles
  • 2021 – 108,607 miles
  • 2020 – 106,983 miles
  • 2019 – 104,145 miles
  • 2018 – 100,159 miles
  • 2017 – 97,513 miles
  • 2016 – 93,679 miles
  • 2015 – 87,954 miles
  • 2014 – 82,736 miles
  • 2013 – 81,392 miles
  • 2012 – 77,697 miles
  • 2011 – 75,443 miles
  • 2010 – 62,253 miles
  • 2009 – 46,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,806 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,806 miles (+1,683)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,806 miles
    Test number
    402054319899
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass117,123 miles (+2,713)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,123 miles
    Test number
    182152781665
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass114,410 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    114,410 miles
    Test number
    491115751246
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail114,410 miles (+997)3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,410 miles
    Test number
    677800546799
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass113,413 miles (+3,246)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,413 miles
    Test number
    386187931200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass110,167 miles (+1,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,167 miles
    Test number
    530705682194
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe corroding

  7. Pass108,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,607 miles
    Test number
    693788227172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail108,607 miles (+1,624)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,607 miles
    Test number
    865289732385
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass106,983 miles (+701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    106,983 miles
    Test number
    431757950250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail106,282 miles (+2,137)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,282 miles
    Test number
    581251046170
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass104,145 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,145 miles
    Test number
    750027678277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail104,141 miles (+3,982)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,141 miles
    Test number
    731843593494
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING TO TREAD AND SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING TO TREAD AND SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass100,159 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,159 miles
    Test number
    191019261350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres showing age related cracking

  14. Fail100,159 miles (+2,646)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,159 miles
    Test number
    603707625736
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres showing age related cracking

  15. Pass97,513 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,513 miles
    Test number
    409886633179
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES HAVE AGE RELATED CRACKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Fail97,513 miles (+3,834)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,513 miles
    Test number
    234709859164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES HAVE AGE RELATED CRACKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass93,679 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,679 miles
    Test number
    158121509358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail93,671 miles (+5,717)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,671 miles
    Test number
    474423629302
    • FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass87,954 miles (+110)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,954 miles
    Test number
    137374685495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff
    • NoteReverse light lens brocken
    • NoteSome age cracking to both rear tyres.

  20. Fail87,844 miles (+5,108)6 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,844 miles
    Test number
    185018975433
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff
    • NoteReverse light lens brocken
    • NoteSome age cracking to both rear tyres.

  21. Pass82,736 miles (+1,344)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,736 miles
    Test number
    869281844062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front door hard to close but will latch securely so have to pass but advise checked

  22. Pass81,392 miles (+3,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,392 miles
    Test number
    667514363027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass77,697 miles (+2,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,697 miles
    Test number
    275335152070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass75,443 miles (+13,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,443 miles
    Test number
    856620761016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass62,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    62,253 miles
    Test number
    573596840005
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail62,253 miles (+15,576)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,253 miles
    Test number
    924806340037
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass46,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,677 miles
    Test number
    340120039091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail46,677 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,677 miles
    Test number
    430190939044
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LA55 BYR

Does LA55 BYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 BYR is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 BYR?
The MOT on LA55 BYR is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 BYR done?
LA55 BYR was recorded at 118,806 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 4,141 miles a year.
Has LA55 BYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 BYR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 BYR 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 LA55 BYR find?
LA55 BYR passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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