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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

LB57 OWMMOT history

LB57 OWM is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,432 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 OWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 OWM was last recorded at 111,432 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,425 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,432 miles
  • 2025 – 111,425 miles
  • 2024 – 105,747 miles
  • 2023 – 99,583 miles
  • 2022 – 94,974 miles
  • 2021 – 89,530 miles
  • 2020 – 80,081 miles
  • 2019 – 71,814 miles
  • 2018 – 60,995 miles
  • 2017 – 52,560 miles
  • 2016 – 52,409 miles
  • 2015 – 50,733 miles
  • 2014 – 44,943 miles
  • 2013 – 41,135 miles
  • 2012 – 32,927 miles
  • 2011 – 21,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,432 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear diffs leaking
  • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front hub seal leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,432 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,432 miles
    Test number
    950587016065
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear diffs leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail111,425 miles (+5,603)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,425 miles
    Test number
    454156971428
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished, cord are visible just under DOT code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feed break pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear top arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction OSF wiper was parking in middle of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear diff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass105,822 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,822 miles
    Test number
    176359351547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,747 miles (+6,164)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,747 miles
    Test number
    105666985732
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking oil

  5. Pass99,583 miles (+4,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,583 miles
    Test number
    553445967518
    • AdvisoryN-s front suspension swivel joint seat leaking

  6. Pass94,974 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,974 miles
    Test number
    497881507203
    • AdvisoryO-s & n-s front swivel joints oil seals leaking
    • AdvisoryO-s front brake pipe coated with grease
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from front & rear axles
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm dust cover perished

  7. Fail94,945 miles (+5,415)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,945 miles
    Test number
    391523939367
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front swivel joints leaking. not excessively at the time of the test
    • AdvisoryAdvise steering box drop arm dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,530 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,530 miles
    Test number
    363569794891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,484 miles (+9,403)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,484 miles
    Test number
    265562893125
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousVehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass80,081 miles (+8,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,081 miles
    Test number
    893991870406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront seat belts damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp possible leak
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded near tow bar mount

  11. Pass71,814 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,814 miles
    Test number
    554187232593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Fail71,699 miles (+10,704)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,699 miles
    Test number
    852717579674
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass60,995 miles (+8,435)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,995 miles
    Test number
    589392922375
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  14. Pass52,560 miles (+151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    419562345476
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass52,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,409 miles
    Test number
    379341368420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,409 miles (+1,676)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,409 miles
    Test number
    621341794463
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass50,733 miles (+5,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,733 miles
    Test number
    148164405245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass44,943 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,943 miles
    Test number
    309581734264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,135 miles (+8,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,135 miles
    Test number
    816392313222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail32,927 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,927 miles
    Test number
    279601042263
    • Repaired at testSeat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

  21. Pass32,927 miles (+11,922)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,927 miles
    Test number
    357551842415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,005 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,005 miles
    Test number
    475876831294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    14,373 miles
    Test number
    197906801447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 OWM

Does LB57 OWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 OWM is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 OWM?
The MOT on LB57 OWM is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 OWM done?
LB57 OWM was recorded at 111,432 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,463 miles a year.
Has LB57 OWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 OWM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 OWM 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 OWM find?
LB57 OWM passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: advise front and rear diffs leaking; nearside front hub seal leaking; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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