
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
LB51 AWVMOT history
LB51 AWV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 149,565 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 149,565 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,482 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 AWV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 AWV was last recorded at 149,565 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 149,543 miles · 9 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 5,482 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,565 miles
- 2025 – 146,647 miles
- 2023 – 140,010 miles
- 2022 – 130,473 miles
- 2021 – 122,957 miles
- 2020 – 116,113 miles
- 2019 – 107,798 miles
- 2018 – 100,183 miles
- 2017 – 91,606 miles
- 2016 – 88,670 miles
- 2015 – 72,244 miles
- 2014 – 60,283 miles
- 2013 – 51,551 miles
- 2012 – 50,543 miles
- 2011 – 47,365 miles
- 2010 – 40,203 miles
- 2009 – 39,870 miles
- 2008 – 38,001 miles
- 2007 – 36,059 miles
- 2005 – 34,933 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPoor beam image both aftermarket headlampsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering wheel incorrectly alignedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,565 miles (+22)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 149,565 miles
- Test number
- 167594281030
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryPoor beam image both aftermarket headlamps
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering wheel incorrectly aligned
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Fail149,543 miles (+2,896)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,543 miles
- Test number
- 400295403164
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible Deteriorated (0.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryPoor beam image both aftermarket headlamps
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering wheel incorrectly aligned
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass146,647 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 146,647 miles
- Test number
- 520423701688
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and central (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail146,647 miles (+6,637)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,647 miles
- Test number
- 441505825756
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and central (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass140,010 miles (+111)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 140,010 miles
- Test number
- 680866558215
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Fail139,899 miles (+9,426)1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,899 miles
- Test number
- 343261776452
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure Exhaust rear silencer tail section & mounting corroded,fractured & insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamp glass lenses damaged,cracked & holed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward main track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated brake pad contaminated with oil from rear axle (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside & nearside chassis rails corroded & holed within 30cms of rear suspension link arm forward mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil & coolant levels low
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside & nearside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWash-wipe control switch stalk insecure
Pass130,473 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 130,473 miles
- Test number
- 526135452722
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWiper & washer control switch worn
Fail130,471 miles (+7,514)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,471 miles
- Test number
- 801442799529
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWiper & washer control switch worn
Pass122,957 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 122,957 miles
- Test number
- 397656541084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,919 miles (+6,806)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,919 miles
- Test number
- 772062951445
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass116,113 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 116,113 miles
- Test number
- 927327240851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,009 miles (+8,211)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,009 miles
- Test number
- 430362048691
- MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn pan hard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail near diesel filter mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass107,798 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 107,798 miles
- Test number
- 128831733293
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Fail107,778 miles (+7,595)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,778 miles
- Test number
- 125912580151
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass100,183 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 100,183 miles
- Test number
- 641026545074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,183 miles (+8,577)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,183 miles
- Test number
- 464151925098
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass91,606 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 91,606 miles
- Test number
- 999721382527
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rear of the offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Fail91,606 miles (+2,936)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,606 miles
- Test number
- 786036078816
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rear of the offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Pass88,670 miles (+16,426)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 88,670 miles
- Test number
- 347206185783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,244 miles (+11,961)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 72,244 miles
- Test number
- 147793765162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,283 miles (+8,732)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 60,283 miles
- Test number
- 217471164197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,551 miles (+1,008)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 51,551 miles
- Test number
- 848688453103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,543 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,543 miles
- Test number
- 208295862172
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass50,543 miles (+3,178)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 50,543 miles
- Test number
- 738185762166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,365 miles (+7,162)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 47,365 miles
- Test number
- 588353341152
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass40,203 miles (+333)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 40,203 miles
- Test number
- 362214440141
- AdvisoryLower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass39,870 miles (+1,869)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 39,870 miles
- Test number
- 442014959158
- AdvisoryLower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass38,001 miles (+1,942)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 38,001 miles
- Test number
- 690571068196
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass36,059 miles (+1,126)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 36,059 miles
- Test number
- 652015557143
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteExhaust corroded
Pass34,933 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 34,933 miles
- Test number
- 392808295259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Questions about LB51 AWV
- Does LB51 AWV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 AWV is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 AWV?
- The MOT on LB51 AWV is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB51 AWV done?
- LB51 AWV was recorded at 149,565 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 5,482 miles a year.
- Has LB51 AWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 AWV has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB51 AWV 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 LB51 AWV find?
- LB51 AWV passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: offside rear nail in tyre; poor beam image both aftermarket headlamps; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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