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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

LB55 VRVMOT history

LB55 VRV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2022
Mileage
102,304 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VRV was last recorded at 102,304 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,303 miles · 9 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 102,304 miles
  • 2020 – 101,390 miles
  • 2019 – 99,370 miles
  • 2018 – 97,847 miles
  • 2017 – 96,071 miles
  • 2016 – 92,745 miles
  • 2015 – 89,623 miles
  • 2014 – 86,205 miles
  • 2013 – 76,913 miles
  • 2012 – 67,605 miles
  • 2011 – 60,490 miles
  • 2010 – 52,225 miles
  • 2009 – 40,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,304 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to front (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to front (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,304 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,304 miles
    Test number
    202613160016
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  2. Fail102,303 miles (+913)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,303 miles
    Test number
    465560966351
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass101,390 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,390 miles
    Test number
    200930994017
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail101,390 miles (+2,020)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,390 miles
    Test number
    241340931586
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass99,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,370 miles
    Test number
    801249398251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,370 miles (+1,523)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,370 miles
    Test number
    729217547530
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass97,847 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,847 miles
    Test number
    115300473002
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail97,847 miles (+1,776)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,847 miles
    Test number
    964883848516
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass96,071 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,071 miles
    Test number
    313419900622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail96,068 miles (+3,323)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    633577736050
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass92,745 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,745 miles
    Test number
    968694195270
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

  12. Fail92,741 miles (+3,118)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,741 miles
    Test number
    933664418552
    • FailureCentre brake drum contaminated by oil Prop shaft parking brake (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes have surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFoot brake has excess travel when applied
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wiper torn

  13. Pass89,623 miles (+3,418)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,623 miles
    Test number
    115440175406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pedal a little spongy

  14. Pass86,205 miles (+9,292)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,205 miles
    Test number
    146564674067
    • NoteBonnet release handle broken

  15. Pass76,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,913 miles
    Test number
    189325913412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,913 miles (+9,308)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,913 miles
    Test number
    265214713090
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  17. Pass67,605 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,605 miles
    Test number
    316454822027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Fail67,602 miles (+7,112)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,602 miles
    Test number
    739823822051
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Pass60,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    177111311425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  20. Fail60,490 miles (+8,265)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    959330511048
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  21. Pass52,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,225 miles
    Test number
    591232810094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail52,225 miles (+11,783)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,225 miles
    Test number
    340042810080
    • FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass40,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,442 miles
    Test number
    583738509002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VRV

Does LB55 VRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VRV expired on 16 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VRV?
The MOT on LB55 VRV expired on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VRV done?
LB55 VRV was recorded at 102,304 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 4,781 miles a year.
Has LB55 VRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VRV has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 VRV 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 VRV find?
LB55 VRV passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to front; nearside front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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