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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

LA55 COOMOT history

LA55 COO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

LA55 COO black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
131,646 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 COO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 COO was last recorded at 131,646 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 1,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,641 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,005 miles
Average per year
6,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,646 miles
  • 2025 – 130,641 miles
  • 2024 – 128,376 miles
  • 2023 – 114,397 miles
  • 2022 – 107,659 miles
  • 2021 – 101,013 miles
  • 2020 – 99,217 miles
  • 2019 – 93,588 miles
  • 2018 – 75,816 miles
  • 2017 – 62,153 miles
  • 2016 – 61,421 miles
  • 2015 – 57,342 miles
  • 2014 – 52,405 miles
  • 2013 – 45,713 miles
  • 2012 – 38,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,646 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,646 miles (+1,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    131,646 miles
    Test number
    506078793430
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,641 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    130,641 miles
    Test number
    706442874280
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail130,641 miles (+2,265)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,641 miles
    Test number
    401187778601
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light permanently on

  4. Pass128,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,376 miles
    Test number
    503357889907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,376 miles (+13,979)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,376 miles
    Test number
    219958767589
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass114,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,397 miles
    Test number
    959982568658
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail114,397 miles (+6,738)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,397 miles
    Test number
    870390796849
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,659 miles (+6,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,659 miles
    Test number
    958548103694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both track rod ends, play in ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from rear differential
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,013 miles
    Test number
    690950397608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,012 miles (+1,795)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,012 miles
    Test number
    511468762912
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Fail99,217 miles (+5,629)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,217 miles
    Test number
    122584394428
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass93,588 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,588 miles
    Test number
    790292262201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,586 miles (+17,770)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,586 miles
    Test number
    957969902033
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass75,816 miles (+13,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,816 miles
    Test number
    335535728072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass62,153 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,153 miles
    Test number
    140545338867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,421 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,421 miles
    Test number
    761664461388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryAbs has an intermittent fault

  17. Fail61,421 miles (+4,079)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,421 miles
    Test number
    491240177836
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryAbs has an intermittent fault

  18. Pass57,342 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,342 miles
    Test number
    930236206500
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail57,342 miles (+4,937)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,342 miles
    Test number
    577338484001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass52,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,405 miles
    Test number
    629492384278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  21. Fail52,405 miles (+6,692)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,405 miles
    Test number
    389744274406
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass45,713 miles (+7,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,713 miles
    Test number
    545723263241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass38,345 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,345 miles
    Test number
    385305362201
    • NoteOffside front axle hub seal leaking

  24. Fail38,345 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,345 miles
    Test number
    806295162267
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside front axle hub seal leaking

Questions about LA55 COO

Does LA55 COO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 COO is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 COO?
The MOT on LA55 COO is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 COO done?
LA55 COO was recorded at 131,646 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 6,810 miles a year.
Has LA55 COO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 COO has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 COO 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 COO find?
LA55 COO passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded; front wheel bearing has slight play both sides.

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