Ford Transit
Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,198 cc
LB56 DFVMOT history
LB56 DFV is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 10 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,164 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 118,164 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,155 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 DFV
- 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
- 10 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 DFV was last recorded at 118,164 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 4,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 113,219 miles · 4 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,945 miles
- Average per year
- 6,155 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,164 miles
- 2024 – 113,219 miles
- 2023 – 108,319 miles
- 2022 – 103,299 miles
- 2021 – 97,508 miles
- 2020 – 91,534 miles
- 2019 – 83,164 miles
- 2018 – 77,224 miles
- 2017 – 70,671 miles
- 2016 – 60,969 miles
- 2015 – 51,106 miles
- 2014 – 47,604 miles
- 2013 – 41,011 miles
- 2012 – 35,902 miles
- 2011 – 31,108 miles
- 2010 – 25,718 miles
- 2009 – 18,635 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,164 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,164 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 118,164 miles
- Test number
- 170010875557
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail118,164 miles (+4,945)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,164 miles
- Test number
- 376204213408
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass113,219 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 113,219 miles
- Test number
- 280057253954
- AdvisoryFront bottom ball joint dust covers reteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light not working (multi light)
- AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak
Fail113,213 miles (+4,894)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,213 miles
- Test number
- 984410456940
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront bottom ball joint dust covers reteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light not working (multi light)
- AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak
Pass108,319 miles (+5,020)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 108,319 miles
- Test number
- 200437643711
- AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light not working
Pass103,299 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 103,299 miles
- Test number
- 773820949359
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail103,299 miles (+5,791)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,299 miles
- Test number
- 991275718199
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass97,508 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 97,508 miles
- Test number
- 315900326944
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail97,506 miles (+5,972)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,506 miles
- Test number
- 829573600637
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass91,534 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 91,534 miles
- Test number
- 723181879246
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,534 miles (+8,370)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,534 miles
- Test number
- 805003409610
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,164 miles (+5,940)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 83,164 miles
- Test number
- 795460955208
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass77,224 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 77,224 miles
- Test number
- 741563343752
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail77,224 miles (+6,553)6 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,224 miles
- Test number
- 140029191841
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,671 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 70,671 miles
- Test number
- 450713303051
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryDiesel overflow pipe is perished
- AdvisoryFan belt is perished
- AdvisorySpare tyre is bald on edge
Fail70,671 miles (+9,702)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,671 miles
- Test number
- 656923943492
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryDiesel overflow pipe is perished
- AdvisoryFan belt is perished
- AdvisorySpare tyre is bald on edge
Pass60,969 miles (+9,863)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 60,969 miles
- Test number
- 286392912475
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing thin
Pass51,106 miles (+3,502)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 51,106 miles
- Test number
- 169574995070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,604 miles (+6,593)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 47,604 miles
- Test number
- 355006114425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,011 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 41,011 miles
- Test number
- 295194623270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,011 miles (+5,109)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,011 miles
- Test number
- 786194923261
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass35,902 miles (+4,794)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 35,902 miles
- Test number
- 359341622245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,108 miles (+5,390)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 31,108 miles
- Test number
- 766514521230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,718 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,718 miles
- Test number
- 462429320286
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,718 miles (+7,083)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 25,718 miles
- Test number
- 833559320266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,635 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 18,635 miles
- Test number
- 553365849224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 DFV
- Does LB56 DFV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 DFV is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 DFV?
- The MOT on LB56 DFV is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 DFV done?
- LB56 DFV was recorded at 118,164 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,155 miles a year.
- Has LB56 DFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 DFV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB56 DFV 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 DFV find?
- LB56 DFV passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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