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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

LB05 KXGMOT history

LB05 KXG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 190,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
190,853 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB05 KXG was last recorded at 190,853 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 7,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,007 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,846 miles
Average per year
7,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,853 miles
  • 2025 – 183,007 miles
  • 2024 – 176,694 miles
  • 2023 – 170,298 miles
  • 2022 – 163,635 miles
  • 2021 – 156,548 miles
  • 2020 – 149,035 miles
  • 2019 – 141,802 miles
  • 2018 – 133,790 miles
  • 2017 – 126,201 miles
  • 2016 – 117,283 miles
  • 2015 – 108,982 miles
  • 2014 – 100,634 miles
  • 2013 – 91,675 miles
  • 2012 – 80,803 miles
  • 2011 – 68,732 miles
  • 2010 – 61,765 miles
  • 2009 – 59,765 miles
  • 2008 – 57,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,853 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,853 miles (+7,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    190,853 miles
    Test number
    140832609072
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass183,007 miles (+6,313)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    183,007 miles
    Test number
    976367612803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass176,694 miles (+6,396)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    176,694 miles
    Test number
    770174342881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    170,298 miles
    Test number
    609727319288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail170,298 miles (+6,663)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,298 miles
    Test number
    499208368065
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (rear) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass163,635 miles (+7,087)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    163,635 miles
    Test number
    452800603835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,548 miles (+7,513)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    156,548 miles
    Test number
    873304335075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,035 miles (+7,233)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,035 miles
    Test number
    217497715609
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass141,802 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    141,802 miles
    Test number
    177111321176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail141,609 miles (+7,819)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,609 miles
    Test number
    553783894796
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  11. Pass133,790 miles (+7,589)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,790 miles
    Test number
    918350170905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,201 miles (+8,918)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    126,201 miles
    Test number
    704077132265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,283 miles (+8,301)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,283 miles
    Test number
    435510025924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,982 miles (+8,348)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,982 miles
    Test number
    638348405294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,634 miles (+8,959)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,634 miles
    Test number
    516783814281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,675 miles (+10,872)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,675 miles
    Test number
    448190913263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,803 miles (+12,071)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,803 miles
    Test number
    995692202222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    269561401237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,732 miles (+6,967)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    276481601227
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  20. Pass61,765 miles (+2,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,765 miles
    Test number
    773836290102
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass59,765 miles (+2,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,765 miles
    Test number
    171726799199
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass57,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,216 miles
    Test number
    414553588199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 KXG

Does LB05 KXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 KXG is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 KXG?
The MOT on LB05 KXG is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 KXG done?
LB05 KXG was recorded at 190,853 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 7,379 miles a year.
Has LB05 KXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 KXG has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 KXG 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 LB05 KXG find?
LB05 KXG passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle.

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