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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

LB57 OWKMOT history

LB57 OWK is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 39,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
39,149 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 OWK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 OWK was last recorded at 39,149 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,306 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,843 miles
Average per year
2,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,149 miles
  • 2025 – 37,306 miles
  • 2024 – 35,795 miles
  • 2023 – 34,194 miles
  • 2022 – 32,229 miles
  • 2021 – 29,875 miles
  • 2020 – 29,093 miles
  • 2019 – 28,230 miles
  • 2018 – 26,886 miles
  • 2017 – 24,361 miles
  • 2016 – 22,667 miles
  • 2014 – 19,267 miles
  • 2013 – 16,288 miles
  • 2012 – 11,831 miles
  • 2011 – 9,612 miles
  • 2010 – 7,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,149 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Brake lever not releasing correctly

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX SLIGHT LEAK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    39,149 miles
    Test number
    693423536553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail39,149 miles (+1,843)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,149 miles
    Test number
    881101059722
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass37,306 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    37,306 miles
    Test number
    798421617144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,795 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    35,795 miles
    Test number
    597548380032
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX SLIGHT LEAK (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail35,793 miles (+1,599)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,793 miles
    Test number
    947059118927
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen JET MISSING (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn FRONT JOINT LOOSE ON BOLTS (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX SLIGHT LEAK (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass34,194 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    34,194 miles
    Test number
    776974841748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail34,190 miles (+1,961)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,190 miles
    Test number
    886803801747
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail prop rear (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear drive flange (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Pass32,229 miles (+2,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    32,229 miles
    Test number
    839516361442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass29,875 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    29,875 miles
    Test number
    480283501016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,093 miles (+863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    29,093 miles
    Test number
    209511822505
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight movement on ball joint (2.1.1 (d) (i))

  11. Pass28,230 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    28,230 miles
    Test number
    423224179109
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front seal of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail28,229 miles (+1,343)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,229 miles
    Test number
    250065658713
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front seal of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass26,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    26,886 miles
    Test number
    487910733013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,886 miles (+2,525)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,886 miles
    Test number
    522439079692
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing to transfer box
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play to steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass24,361 miles (+1,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,361 miles
    Test number
    614080185883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass22,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    22,667 miles
    Test number
    121501604673
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Fail22,667 miles (+3,400)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,667 miles
    Test number
    777137628149
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass19,267 miles (+2,979)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    19,267 miles
    Test number
    259704944356
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear of transfer box

  19. Pass16,288 miles (+4,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    16,288 miles
    Test number
    386292833332
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  20. Pass11,831 miles (+2,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    11,831 miles
    Test number
    268575322330
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass9,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    9,612 miles
    Test number
    128319521336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail9,612 miles (+2,370)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,612 miles
    Test number
    989249621327
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass7,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    7,242 miles
    Test number
    350249410345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 OWK

Does LB57 OWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 OWK is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 OWK?
The MOT on LB57 OWK is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 OWK done?
LB57 OWK was recorded at 39,149 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 2,091 miles a year.
Has LB57 OWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 OWK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 OWK 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 LB57 OWK find?
LB57 OWK passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box.

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