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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

LB05 FLWMOT history

LB05 FLW is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 32,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
32,987 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FLW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FLW was last recorded at 32,987 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2009: 13,270 miles, lower than 101,244 miles on 9 Jul 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
32,649 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,987 miles
  • 2025 – 32,649 miles
  • 2024 – 32,345 miles
  • 2023 – 32,287 miles
  • 2022 – 32,190 miles
  • 2021 – 30,645 miles
  • 2020 – 28,528 miles
  • 2019 – 26,194 miles
  • 2018 – 25,847 miles
  • 2017 – 24,604 miles
  • 2016 – 23,129 miles
  • 2014 – 20,817 miles
  • 2013 – 19,432 miles
  • 2012 – 17,896 miles
  • 2011 – 16,426 miles
  • 2010 – 15,422 miles
  • 2009 – 13,270 miles
  • 2008 – 101,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,987 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHub swivel housing seal leaking, nearside front
  • AdvisoryHub swivel housing seal leaking, offside front

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,987 miles (+338)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    32,987 miles
    Test number
    456683188292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHub swivel housing seal leaking, nearside front
    • AdvisoryHub swivel housing seal leaking, offside front

  2. Pass32,649 miles (+304)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    32,649 miles
    Test number
    125405003299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub swivel housing seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub swivel housing seal leaking
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass32,345 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    32,345 miles
    Test number
    707768815915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass32,287 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    32,287 miles
    Test number
    251676629194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail32,275 miles (+85)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,275 miles
    Test number
    142554126493
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass32,190 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    32,190 miles
    Test number
    762257358566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail32,183 miles (+1,538)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,183 miles
    Test number
    964019252015
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fulcrum arm ball joint . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass30,645 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    30,645 miles
    Test number
    236855879681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,528 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    28,528 miles
    Test number
    635240253192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    26,194 miles
    Test number
    677569293152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail26,194 miles (+347)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,194 miles
    Test number
    746946816997
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass25,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,847 miles
    Test number
    453114692186
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both front brake pipes

  13. Fail25,847 miles (+1,243)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,847 miles
    Test number
    528059610277
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both front brake pipes

  14. Pass24,604 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,604 miles
    Test number
    168420702280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,599 miles (+1,470)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,599 miles
    Test number
    759478062965
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass23,129 miles (+2,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,129 miles
    Test number
    796786383304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass20,817 miles (+1,385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,817 miles
    Test number
    185100264245
    • NoteRear door latch requires attention

  18. Pass19,432 miles (+1,536)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    19,432 miles
    Test number
    268250293126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass17,896 miles (+1,470)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,896 miles
    Test number
    366234282167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass16,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,426 miles
    Test number
    225837981131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,426 miles (+1,004)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,426 miles
    Test number
    397396981191
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass15,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,422 miles
    Test number
    991786190114
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail15,422 miles (+2,152)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,422 miles
    Test number
    232345490189
    • DangerousFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass13,270 miles (-87,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,270 miles
    Test number
    873444599160
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass101,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    101,244 miles
    Test number
    570101998196
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB05 FLW

Does LB05 FLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 FLW is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FLW?
The MOT on LB05 FLW is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 FLW done?
LB05 FLW was recorded at 32,987 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026.
Has LB05 FLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FLW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 FLW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 FLW find?
LB05 FLW passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four, and 2 more.

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