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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

LB55 WLVMOT history

LB55 WLV is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
175,858 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 WLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 WLV was last recorded at 175,858 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 5,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,886 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,972 miles
Average per year
6,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,858 miles
  • 2025 – 169,886 miles
  • 2024 – 163,986 miles
  • 2023 – 160,028 miles
  • 2022 – 156,626 miles
  • 2021 – 153,493 miles
  • 2020 – 149,888 miles
  • 2019 – 144,660 miles
  • 2018 – 139,119 miles
  • 2017 – 131,942 miles
  • 2016 – 126,099 miles
  • 2015 – 114,425 miles
  • 2014 – 105,836 miles
  • 2013 – 95,258 miles
  • 2012 – 88,426 miles
  • 2011 – 84,655 miles
  • 2010 – 72,492 miles
  • 2009 – 62,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,858 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple sources

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,858 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    175,858 miles
    Test number
    207153815004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass169,886 miles (+5,900)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    169,886 miles
    Test number
    662019870092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,986 miles (+3,958)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,986 miles
    Test number
    127184833926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,028 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    160,028 miles
    Test number
    581069162150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,626 miles (+3,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    156,626 miles
    Test number
    305360433562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,493 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    153,493 miles
    Test number
    293520309038
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Fail153,472 miles (+3,584)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,472 miles
    Test number
    926905376610
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Pass149,888 miles (+5,228)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    149,888 miles
    Test number
    638203550851
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive multiple sources (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing LT235/85R16 120/116Q (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass144,660 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    144,660 miles
    Test number
    904349588770
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive multiple sources (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85R16 120/116Q (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail144,660 miles (+5,541)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,660 miles
    Test number
    206051280668
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive multiple sources (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 235/85R16 120/116Q (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass139,119 miles (+7,177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    139,119 miles
    Test number
    750220096580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 235/85R16 120/116Q (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass131,942 miles (+5,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    131,942 miles
    Test number
    396152736734
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm - from steering box (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front Tyres perished (LT235/85R16 120/116Q)

  13. Pass126,099 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,099 miles
    Test number
    107943267681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,098 miles (+11,673)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,098 miles
    Test number
    615446766032
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Pass114,425 miles (+8,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,425 miles
    Test number
    795211175141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass105,836 miles (+10,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,836 miles
    Test number
    157735204110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass95,258 miles (+6,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,258 miles
    Test number
    525276113152
    • NoteFront brake pipes corroded

  18. Fail88,426 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,426 miles
    Test number
    477208082046
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass88,426 miles (+3,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,426 miles
    Test number
    708138682070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass84,655 miles (+12,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    84,655 miles
    Test number
    335429011060
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass72,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    72,492 miles
    Test number
    921358310082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,492 miles (+9,817)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,492 miles
    Test number
    141994810485
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass62,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,675 miles
    Test number
    183927509486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 WLV

Does LB55 WLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 WLV is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 WLV?
The MOT on LB55 WLV is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 WLV done?
LB55 WLV was recorded at 175,858 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 6,469 miles a year.
Has LB55 WLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 WLV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 WLV 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 WLV find?
LB55 WLV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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