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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

LB09 NGEMOT history

LB09 NGE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,235 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 NGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 NGE was last recorded at 83,235 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 3,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,218 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,017 miles
Average per year
5,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,235 miles
  • 2025 – 80,218 miles
  • 2024 – 76,150 miles
  • 2023 – 70,158 miles
  • 2022 – 66,386 miles
  • 2021 – 61,888 miles
  • 2020 – 57,775 miles
  • 2019 – 51,131 miles
  • 2018 – 47,255 miles
  • 2017 – 41,711 miles
  • 2016 – 35,212 miles
  • 2015 – 25,318 miles
  • 2014 – 17,600 miles
  • 2013 – 14,962 miles
  • 2012 – 11,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,235 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,235 miles (+3,017)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,235 miles
    Test number
    749344428634
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass80,218 miles (+4,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,218 miles
    Test number
    923882337720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,150 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,150 miles
    Test number
    682593651665
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  4. Fail76,138 miles (+5,980)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,138 miles
    Test number
    975867679815
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment forward (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  5. Pass70,158 miles (+3,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    70,158 miles
    Test number
    299285152399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass66,386 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    66,386 miles
    Test number
    193968468509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,290 miles (+4,402)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,290 miles
    Test number
    847344425173
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass61,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    61,888 miles
    Test number
    128844680595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,888 miles (+4,113)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,888 miles
    Test number
    977862423930
    • DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached Dust cover (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass57,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    57,775 miles
    Test number
    357670258829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,775 miles (+6,644)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,775 miles
    Test number
    350084879017
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass51,131 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    51,131 miles
    Test number
    858188908210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,255 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,255 miles
    Test number
    912622052656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,711 miles (+6,499)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,711 miles
    Test number
    828812236693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,212 miles (+9,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,212 miles
    Test number
    594090003796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail25,318 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,318 miles
    Test number
    296755605139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass25,318 miles (+7,718)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,318 miles
    Test number
    975135405184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass17,600 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,600 miles
    Test number
    656517404110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail17,595 miles (+2,633)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,595 miles
    Test number
    258856904166
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass14,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    14,962 miles
    Test number
    868681413278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail14,962 miles (+3,182)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,962 miles
    Test number
    677501113245
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass11,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    11,780 miles
    Test number
    978963612281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 NGE

Does LB09 NGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 NGE is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 NGE?
The MOT on LB09 NGE is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 NGE done?
LB09 NGE was recorded at 83,235 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,198 miles a year.
Has LB09 NGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 NGE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB09 NGE 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 NGE find?
LB09 NGE passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint; handbrake has little reserve travel; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod end.

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