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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

LB55 EJJMOT history

LB55 EJJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,734 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 EJJ
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
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 EJJ was last recorded at 76,734 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,196 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,538 miles
Average per year
2,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,734 miles
  • 2025 – 72,196 miles
  • 2024 – 67,751 miles
  • 2023 – 63,870 miles
  • 2022 – 60,483 miles
  • 2021 – 58,426 miles
  • 2020 – 56,682 miles
  • 2019 – 54,202 miles
  • 2018 – 52,854 miles
  • 2017 – 50,614 miles
  • 2016 – 48,806 miles
  • 2015 – 46,845 miles
  • 2014 – 43,914 miles
  • 2013 – 40,479 miles
  • 2012 – 38,937 miles
  • 2011 – 36,614 miles
  • 2010 – 34,612 miles
  • 2009 – 32,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,734 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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside + offside tyres cracked + perishing not to chords yet.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside drag link end boot deteriorating.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Damage to n/s/f tyre wall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Thorn in n/s/r tyre wall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,734 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,734 miles
    Test number
    328858935885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,196 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,196 miles
    Test number
    302277940428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,751 miles (+3,881)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,751 miles
    Test number
    743652143928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,870 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,870 miles
    Test number
    770484339562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,483 miles (+2,057)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,483 miles
    Test number
    590189364656
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass58,426 miles (+1,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,426 miles
    Test number
    758741126528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass56,682 miles (+2,480)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,682 miles
    Test number
    612596764819
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both a frame front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,202 miles
    Test number
    599289888631
    • AdvisoryCondition of Tyres, N/S Front 4mm O/S Front 5mm and O/S Rear 11mm + N/S Rear 3mm.

  9. Fail54,202 miles (+1,348)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,202 miles
    Test number
    655468849890
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail Pipe, Corroded Holed and Leaking!!!! (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCondition of Tyres, N/S Front 4mm O/S Front 5mm and O/S Rear 11mm + N/S Rear 3mm.

  10. Pass52,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,854 miles
    Test number
    482129627429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail52,854 miles (+2,240)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,854 miles
    Test number
    669830557843
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass50,614 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,614 miles
    Test number
    181925425287
    • AdvisoryNearside + offside tyres cracked + perishing not to chords yet.
    • AdvisoryOffside drag link end boot deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s/f tyre wall.
    • AdvisoryThorn in n/s/r tyre wall.

  13. Fail50,608 miles (+1,802)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,608 miles
    Test number
    855012234374
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking into a.b.s pump (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose leaking into joiner (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside + offside tyres cracked + perishing not to chords yet.
    • AdvisoryOffside drag link end boot deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s/f tyre wall.
    • AdvisoryThorn in n/s/r tyre wall.

  14. Pass48,806 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,806 miles
    Test number
    111890771656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,845 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,845 miles
    Test number
    108985505230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,914 miles (+3,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,914 miles
    Test number
    488875684109
    • NoteOff side rear half shaft seal leaking attention advised

  17. Pass40,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,479 miles
    Test number
    787590623294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,475 miles (+1,538)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,475 miles
    Test number
    275280923233
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFuel tank breather pipe(nearside rear inner arch) split

  19. Pass38,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,937 miles
    Test number
    886008902229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,937 miles (+2,323)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,937 miles
    Test number
    827854862149
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass36,614 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,614 miles
    Test number
    125275801199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,612 miles (+2,394)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,612 miles
    Test number
    492417780040
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front wiperblades slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front mirror class slightly deteriorated smmal crack

  23. Pass32,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,218 miles
    Test number
    811538959083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,218 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,218 miles
    Test number
    154784959408
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LB55 EJJ

Does LB55 EJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 EJJ is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 EJJ?
The MOT on LB55 EJJ is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 EJJ done?
LB55 EJJ was recorded at 76,734 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,544 miles a year.
Has LB55 EJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 EJJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LB55 EJJ 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 LB55 EJJ find?
LB55 EJJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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