Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
LB56 XBSMOT history
LB56 XBS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 188,740 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 188,740 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,444 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 XBS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 30 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 XBS was last recorded at 188,740 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 1,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 187,612 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,128 miles
- Average per year
- 8,444 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 188,740 miles
- 2025 – 187,612 miles
- 2024 – 185,634 miles
- 2022 – 185,577 miles
- 2020 – 185,572 miles
- 2017 – 177,850 miles
- 2016 – 164,355 miles
- 2015 – 150,995 miles
- 2014 – 134,893 miles
- 2013 – 120,094 miles
- 2012 – 103,006 miles
- 2011 – 87,235 miles
- 2010 – 69,190 miles
- 2009 – 52,484 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,740 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 steering arm damper lower bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear diff slightly damp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 28 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,740 miles (+1,128)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 188,740 miles
- Test number
- 508896411338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,612 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 187,612 miles
- Test number
- 169678331204
- AdvisoryRear axle stabliser ball dust cover detyeriated
Fail187,612 miles (+1,978)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,612 miles
- Test number
- 398485096327
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle stabliser ball dust cover detyeriated
Pass185,634 miles (+42)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 185,634 miles
- Test number
- 883357173140
- AdvisoryFront steering arm damper lower bush slightly worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Fail185,592 miles (+15)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,592 miles
- Test number
- 123603526620
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- AdvisoryFront steering arm damper lower bush slightly worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass185,577 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 185,577 miles
- Test number
- 109934340407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,572 miles (+7,722)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2021
- Odometer
- 185,572 miles
- Test number
- 844431209654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,850 miles (+13,495)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 177,850 miles
- Test number
- 513660707412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,355 miles (+13,360)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 164,355 miles
- Test number
- 286506811494
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm
- AdvisoryRear diff slightly damp
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber bushes slight movement
- AdvisoryRear suspension coil springs starting to rust
- AdvisorySteering damper bush starting to wear
- AdvisorySteering u.j slight movement
Pass150,995 miles (+16,102)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 150,995 miles
- Test number
- 428782732441
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads worn low
- AdvisoryFront brake discs starting to wear
- AdvisoryFuel smell under bonnet
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel slightly long
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp unit slight movement
- AdvisoryOffside front hub slight play
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm
- AdvisoryRear diff slightly damp
- AdvisoryRear number plate lamp slight damage
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisorySteering column u.j slight movement
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slight movement
Pass134,893 miles (+14,799)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 134,893 miles
- Test number
- 289796014336
- NoteFront brake discs starting to wear
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteRear diff slightly damp
- NoteSlight oil leak
- NoteSteering arm slight damage
- NoteSteering damper bush slight movement
Pass120,094 miles (+17,088)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 120,094 miles
- Test number
- 927330133335
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteOffside rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes slight movement
- NoteOffside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm
- NoteRear diff slightly damp
- NoteSlight oil leak
Pass103,006 miles (+15,771)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 103,006 miles
- Test number
- 425434222455
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteOffside front tyre tread worn to 3mm
- NoteOffside front wheel bearing/ hub slight play
Pass87,235 miles (+18,045)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 87,235 miles
- Test number
- 948228511330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,190 miles (+16,706)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 69,190 miles
- Test number
- 283426120363
- NoteFront number plate cracked and starting to discolour
- NoteNearside rear shock absorber bushes slight movement
- NoteOffside rear and nearside front tyre treads worn to 4mm, nearside rear and offside front tyre tread are new at 12mm- recommend new tyres fitted on same axle
- NoteSlight oil leak
- NoteSmall stone chips in front windscreen
Pass52,484 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 52,484 miles
- Test number
- 431102139400
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteFront tyre treads worn low and nearside has a nail in it
- NoteSmall stone chips in front windscreen
Questions about LB56 XBS
- Does LB56 XBS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XBS is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 XBS?
- The MOT on LB56 XBS is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 XBS done?
- LB56 XBS was recorded at 188,740 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 8,444 miles a year.
- Has LB56 XBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 XBS has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB56 XBS 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 XBS find?
- LB56 XBS passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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