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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

LA55 WOWMOT history

LA55 WOW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LA55 WOW red 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 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,710 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 WOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 WOW was last recorded at 82,710 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,538 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,172 miles
Average per year
3,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,710 miles
  • 2024 – 80,538 miles
  • 2023 – 76,915 miles
  • 2022 – 75,343 miles
  • 2021 – 72,452 miles
  • 2020 – 71,134 miles
  • 2018 – 69,261 miles
  • 2017 – 66,405 miles
  • 2016 – 63,932 miles
  • 2015 – 60,396 miles
  • 2014 – 52,702 miles
  • 2013 – 47,075 miles
  • 2012 – 41,935 miles
  • 2011 – 33,941 miles
  • 2010 – 25,404 miles
  • 2009 – 19,719 miles
  • 2008 – 14,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,710 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,710 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,710 miles
    Test number
    935304411888
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail82,710 miles (+2,172)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,710 miles
    Test number
    991303643019
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass80,538 miles (+3,623)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,538 miles
    Test number
    748857106839
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central - trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front - trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front swivel ball has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central - trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front - trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass76,915 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,915 miles
    Test number
    191048013542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,673 miles
    Test number
    757424564589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,673 miles (+1,330)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,673 miles
    Test number
    785380064834
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass75,343 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,343 miles
    Test number
    597106189446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,452 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,452 miles
    Test number
    404133224614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    150408548557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,134 miles (+1,873)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    962042555365
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass69,261 miles (+2,856)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,261 miles
    Test number
    105546547252
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre some sort of metal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass66,405 miles (+2,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,405 miles
    Test number
    642591807543
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass63,932 miles (+3,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,932 miles
    Test number
    338835704995
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass60,396 miles (+7,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,396 miles
    Test number
    111092057268
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass52,702 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,702 miles
    Test number
    148859174287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,075 miles (+5,140)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,075 miles
    Test number
    769184073254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,935 miles (+7,994)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,935 miles
    Test number
    566888872255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,941 miles (+8,537)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,941 miles
    Test number
    246170471246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,404 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,404 miles
    Test number
    512378370264
    • NoteO/s/f brakr discs scored
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteSteering shock absorber bush worn

  20. Fail25,404 miles (+5,685)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,404 miles
    Test number
    673098670240
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f brakr discs scored
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteSteering shock absorber bush worn

  21. Pass19,719 miles (+4,929)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,719 miles
    Test number
    662777059207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate poor
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  22. Pass14,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,790 miles
    Test number
    991516168299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 WOW

Does LA55 WOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 WOW is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA55 WOW?
The MOT on LA55 WOW is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 WOW done?
LA55 WOW was recorded at 82,710 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,953 miles a year.
Has LA55 WOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 WOW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 WOW 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 WOW find?
LA55 WOW passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: both front hub seals leaking; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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