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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,198 cc

LB56 DCVMOT history

LB56 DCV is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
139,604 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 DCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 DCV was last recorded at 139,604 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,591 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,604 miles
  • 2025 – 138,041 miles
  • 2024 – 136,854 miles
  • 2022 – 122,975 miles
  • 2021 – 116,532 miles
  • 2020 – 114,866 miles
  • 2019 – 114,316 miles
  • 2018 – 113,459 miles
  • 2017 – 112,579 miles
  • 2016 – 110,748 miles
  • 2015 – 107,168 miles
  • 2014 – 98,938 miles
  • 2013 – 89,003 miles
  • 2012 – 77,855 miles
  • 2011 – 65,818 miles
  • 2010 – 52,816 miles
  • 2009 – 39,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,604 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside sill corroded not within 30cm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,604 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,604 miles
    Test number
    455918796956
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail139,591 miles (+1,550)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,591 miles
    Test number
    783443207266
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass138,041 miles (+1,187)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,041 miles
    Test number
    586158530838
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,854 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,854 miles
    Test number
    271127436870
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail136,851 miles (+13,876)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,851 miles
    Test number
    288500679913
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass122,975 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,975 miles
    Test number
    143035583918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded not within 30cm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail122,975 miles (+6,443)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,975 miles
    Test number
    907901715267
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded not within 30cm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass116,532 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,532 miles
    Test number
    446894746981
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s step

  9. Pass114,866 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,866 miles
    Test number
    545828341217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step And Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Back Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Fail114,865 miles (+549)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,865 miles
    Test number
    565922149137
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step And Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Back Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass114,316 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,316 miles
    Test number
    779651191527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Back Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail114,295 miles (+836)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,295 miles
    Test number
    459451677563
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both Lights (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Back Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass113,459 miles (+880)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,459 miles
    Test number
    802864400231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Back Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  14. Pass112,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,579 miles
    Test number
    409586849977
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre and rear inner sill (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail112,579 miles (+1,831)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,579 miles
    Test number
    437617306751
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre and rear inner sill (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass110,748 miles (+3,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,748 miles
    Test number
    223993392712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill At Step (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass107,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,168 miles
    Test number
    612841052269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,168 miles (+8,230)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,168 miles
    Test number
    863509942332
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass98,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,938 miles
    Test number
    815154104328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,938 miles (+9,935)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,938 miles
    Test number
    685060504312
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass89,003 miles (+11,148)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,003 miles
    Test number
    509413803366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,855 miles (+12,037)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,855 miles
    Test number
    755846302352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,818 miles (+13,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,818 miles
    Test number
    396634511383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass52,816 miles (+12,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,816 miles
    Test number
    944859010329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass39,840 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,840 miles
    Test number
    920159429388
    • NoteNsf tyre waa damaged cords not showing

  26. Fail39,840 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,840 miles
    Test number
    470178229305
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNsf tyre waa damaged cords not showing

Questions about LB56 DCV

Does LB56 DCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 DCV is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 DCV?
The MOT on LB56 DCV is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 DCV done?
LB56 DCV was recorded at 139,604 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,104 miles a year.
Has LB56 DCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 DCV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 DCV 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 LB56 DCV find?
LB56 DCV passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose.

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