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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

LB09 EVYMOT history

LB09 EVY is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,185 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 EVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 EVY was last recorded at 87,185 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,628 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,557 miles
Average per year
4,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,185 miles
  • 2025 – 85,628 miles
  • 2024 – 83,314 miles
  • 2023 – 81,229 miles
  • 2022 – 79,566 miles
  • 2021 – 77,648 miles
  • 2020 – 76,034 miles
  • 2019 – 74,062 miles
  • 2018 – 70,574 miles
  • 2017 – 67,838 miles
  • 2016 – 61,868 miles
  • 2015 – 56,836 miles
  • 2014 – 53,123 miles
  • 2013 – 33,219 miles
  • 2012 – 29,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,185 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,185 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,185 miles
    Test number
    899036369834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,628 miles (+2,314)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,628 miles
    Test number
    229401692757
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to hoses are starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass83,314 miles (+9)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,314 miles
    Test number
    657325757153
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail83,305 miles (+2,076)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,305 miles
    Test number
    887422474291
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub swivel joint is pitted and has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,229 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,229 miles
    Test number
    733967653139
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal is leaking, close to contaminating brake disc - attention recommended.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail81,229 miles (+1,663)1 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,229 miles
    Test number
    805829364960
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal is leaking, close to contaminating brake disc - attention recommended.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass79,566 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,566 miles
    Test number
    590015047003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track control arm ball joint rubber boot starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH rear lowers (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear seats have been remove so no seat belt inspection required

  8. Fail79,566 miles (+1,918)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,566 miles
    Test number
    653225617849
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track control arm ball joint rubber boot starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH rear lowers (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear seats have been remove so no seat belt inspection required

  9. Pass77,648 miles (+1,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,648 miles
    Test number
    476848892686
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass76,034 miles (+1,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,034 miles
    Test number
    656901664115
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes slight play (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass74,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,062 miles
    Test number
    497557254145
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil seepage from front swivel joints

  12. Fail74,062 miles (+3,488)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,062 miles
    Test number
    741697147435
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil seepage from front swivel joints

  13. Pass70,574 miles (+2,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,574 miles
    Test number
    511627695824
    • AdvisorySlight weep at front swivel joints

  14. Pass67,838 miles (+5,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,838 miles
    Test number
    299582838833
    • AdvisoryFront slight oil leak from both front swivel's
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass61,868 miles (+5,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,868 miles
    Test number
    969895292351
    • AdvisoryFront slight oil leak from both front swivel's

  16. Pass56,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,836 miles
    Test number
    257915653137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,835 miles (+3,712)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,835 miles
    Test number
    232620427817
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  18. Pass53,123 miles (+5,666)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,123 miles
    Test number
    889356394236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,457 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,457 miles
    Test number
    929059034115
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight oil leaks from front axle swivels

  20. Fail47,451 miles (+14,232)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,451 miles
    Test number
    298306634182
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteFront axle swivel hubs leaking oil.

  21. Pass33,219 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,219 miles
    Test number
    618907933189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,354 miles
    Test number
    147618042281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,354 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,354 miles
    Test number
    309837942452
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB09 EVY

Does LB09 EVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 EVY is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 EVY?
The MOT on LB09 EVY is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 EVY done?
LB09 EVY was recorded at 87,185 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 4,202 miles a year.
Has LB09 EVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 EVY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB09 EVY 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 LB09 EVY find?
LB09 EVY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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