Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,492 cc
LA55 LDJMOT history
LA55 LDJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,179 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 160,179 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,140 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 LDJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 23 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 LDJ was last recorded at 160,179 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 160,073 miles · 1 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 106 miles
- Average per year
- 8,140 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,179 miles
- 2025 – 145,444 miles
- 2024 – 132,960 miles
- 2023 – 119,574 miles
- 2022 – 104,132 miles
- 2021 – 94,012 miles
- 2020 – 86,180 miles
- 2019 – 79,064 miles
- 2018 – 72,778 miles
- 2017 – 64,024 miles
- 2016 – 59,580 miles
- 2015 – 55,020 miles
- 2013 – 49,261 miles
- 2012 – 36,676 miles
- 2010 – 30,063 miles
- 2009 – 16,049 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,179 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear step insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,179 miles (+106)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 160,179 miles
- Test number
- 914885166754
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,073 miles (+14,629)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,073 miles
- Test number
- 594375948233
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,444 miles (+12,484)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 145,444 miles
- Test number
- 998423585809
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass132,960 miles (+13,386)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 132,960 miles
- Test number
- 286108113093
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass119,574 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 119,574 miles
- Test number
- 993541474341
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear step insecure
Fail119,574 miles (+15,442)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,574 miles
- Test number
- 531230177489
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorPosition lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear step insecure
Pass104,132 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 104,132 miles
- Test number
- 805576251764
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail104,128 miles (+10,116)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,128 miles
- Test number
- 585670009725
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,012 miles (+7,832)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 94,012 miles
- Test number
- 554499616537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,180 miles (+7,116)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 86,180 miles
- Test number
- 418652063566
- AdvisoryFront Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,064 miles (+6,286)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 79,064 miles
- Test number
- 192416849143
- AdvisoryOFF SIDE FRONT AND NEAR SIDE HUB OIL LEAKING
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,778 miles (+8,754)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 72,778 miles
- Test number
- 973601088404
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal slightly damp
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,024 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 64,024 miles
- Test number
- 950977238402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,024 miles (+4,444)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,024 miles
- Test number
- 763354232740
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass59,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 59,580 miles
- Test number
- 970177064241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,580 miles (+4,560)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,580 miles
- Test number
- 991748978190
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass55,020 miles (+5,759)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 55,020 miles
- Test number
- 427576805046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,261 miles (+5,971)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 49,261 miles
- Test number
- 727473243359
- NoteBoth front axel ball sills leaking
Pass43,290 miles (+6,614)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 43,290 miles
- Test number
- 106508513010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,676 miles (+6,613)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 36,676 miles
- Test number
- 977736622018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,063 miles (+5,658)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 30,063 miles
- Test number
- 921180950342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,405 miles (+8,356)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 24,405 miles
- Test number
- 933238500069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,049 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 16,049 miles
- Test number
- 120670929486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 LDJ
- Does LA55 LDJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 LDJ is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 LDJ?
- The MOT on LA55 LDJ is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA55 LDJ done?
- LA55 LDJ was recorded at 160,179 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 8,140 miles a year.
- Has LA55 LDJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 LDJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA55 LDJ 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 LDJ find?
- LA55 LDJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.
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