Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
LB05 OYGMOT history
LB05 OYG is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 77,465 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 77,465 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,788 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 OYG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 OYG was last recorded at 77,465 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jun 2012: 23,071 miles, lower than 139,133 miles on 23 Jun 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 77,463 miles · 2 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 1,788 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,465 miles
- 2025 – 76,825 miles
- 2024 – 75,607 miles
- 2023 – 73,899 miles
- 2022 – 70,741 miles
- 2021 – 68,421 miles
- 2020 – 66,952 miles
- 2019 – 60,693 miles
- 2018 – 58,768 miles
- 2017 – 56,138 miles
- 2016 – 51,727 miles
- 2015 – 45,852 miles
- 2014 – 38,435 miles
- 2013 – 33,836 miles
- 2012 – 23,071 miles
- 2011 – 139,133 miles
- 2010 – 84,658 miles
- 2009 – 71,305 miles
- 2008 – 45,245 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,465 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame ball joint
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,465 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 77,465 miles
- Test number
- 894752662928
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
Fail77,463 miles (+638)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,463 miles
- Test number
- 425318337390
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to calipier (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,825 miles (+1,218)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 76,825 miles
- Test number
- 531804062614
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,607 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 75,607 miles
- Test number
- 629325355240
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail75,606 miles (+1,707)4 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,606 miles
- Test number
- 560259755509
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-frame ball joint and play in it (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades split (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass73,899 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 73,899 miles
- Test number
- 930765216836
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail73,899 miles (+3,158)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,899 miles
- Test number
- 525605869518
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (above axle) (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,741 miles (+2,320)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 70,741 miles
- Test number
- 602332341790
- 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))
- AdvisoryBoth side steps corroded
Pass68,421 miles (+1,469)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 68,421 miles
- Test number
- 552360790315
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass66,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 66,952 miles
- Test number
- 991856205386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,952 miles (+6,259)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,952 miles
- Test number
- 832421430184
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass60,693 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 60,693 miles
- Test number
- 470711713894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,693 miles (+1,925)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,693 miles
- Test number
- 671237445896
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass58,768 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 58,768 miles
- Test number
- 965416534953
- AdvisoryOffside door step slighty corrode
Fail58,765 miles (+2,627)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,765 miles
- Test number
- 159902908409
- FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side step (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside door step slighty corrode
Pass56,138 miles (+4,411)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 56,138 miles
- Test number
- 515522221519
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass51,727 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 51,727 miles
- Test number
- 106046937305
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to rearx2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail51,727 miles (+5,875)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,727 miles
- Test number
- 374959305692
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to rearx2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass45,852 miles (+7,417)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 45,852 miles
- Test number
- 596422075039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,435 miles (+4,599)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 38,435 miles
- Test number
- 795636654067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteMascot to front of bonnet
Pass33,836 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 33,836 miles
- Test number
- 608696473104
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail33,836 miles (+10,765)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,836 miles
- Test number
- 488665173145
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass23,071 miles (-116,062)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 23,071 miles
- Test number
- 525998172127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 139,133 miles
- Test number
- 208424671428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,133 miles (+54,475)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,133 miles
- Test number
- 847074471123
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass84,658 miles (+13,353)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 84,658 miles
- Test number
- 311035970139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,305 miles (+26,060)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 71,305 miles
- Test number
- 903497569136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,245 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 45,245 miles
- Test number
- 601086378113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 OYG
- Does LB05 OYG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 OYG is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 OYG?
- The MOT on LB05 OYG is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 OYG done?
- LB05 OYG was recorded at 77,465 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 1,788 miles a year.
- Has LB05 OYG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 OYG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB05 OYG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB05 OYG find?
- LB05 OYG passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose.
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