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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

LB57 WVXMOT history

LB57 WVX is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,207 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 WVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 WVX was last recorded at 137,207 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 7,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,249 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,958 miles
Average per year
6,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,207 miles
  • 2024 – 129,249 miles
  • 2023 – 121,856 miles
  • 2022 – 111,253 miles
  • 2021 – 105,161 miles
  • 2020 – 100,538 miles
  • 2019 – 95,775 miles
  • 2018 – 90,093 miles
  • 2017 – 80,241 miles
  • 2016 – 75,166 miles
  • 2015 – 68,344 miles
  • 2014 – 61,727 miles
  • 2013 – 58,586 miles
  • 2012 – 46,580 miles
  • 2011 – 37,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,207 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,207 miles (+7,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,207 miles
    Test number
    497041608407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass129,249 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,249 miles
    Test number
    347410589728
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail129,249 miles (+7,393)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,249 miles
    Test number
    864102945852
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,856 miles (+1)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,856 miles
    Test number
    148646215537
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlight is slightly insecure (ring corroding )
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail121,855 miles (+10,602)1 dangerous4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,855 miles
    Test number
    401669555557
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlight is slightly insecure (ring corroding )
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass111,253 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,253 miles
    Test number
    901691186005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,161 miles
    Test number
    184867239015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,161 miles (+4,623)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,161 miles
    Test number
    440087971929
    • MajorNearside 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component weep from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass100,538 miles (+4,763)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,538 miles
    Test number
    512252263437
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective not being used (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,775 miles
    Test number
    125737197008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail95,775 miles (+5,682)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,775 miles
    Test number
    317031583748
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass90,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,093 miles
    Test number
    301961453020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,093 miles (+9,852)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,093 miles
    Test number
    742855775202
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass80,241 miles (+5,075)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,241 miles
    Test number
    731029233606
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is 'on'
    • AdvisoryN/S/F, O/S/F and front to rear brake pipes are rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box is damp with oil

  15. Pass75,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,166 miles
    Test number
    544637613111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail75,166 miles (+6,822)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,166 miles
    Test number
    217187361925
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass68,344 miles (+6,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,344 miles
    Test number
    247190473566
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass61,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,727 miles
    Test number
    795325954212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,727 miles (+3,141)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,727 miles
    Test number
    825395054274
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass58,586 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,586 miles
    Test number
    939476703202
    • NoteKnocking noise from gearbox.

  21. Fail58,586 miles (+12,006)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,586 miles
    Test number
    786370303296
    • DangerousFront propshaft rear U/J worn to excess
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteKnocking noise from gearbox.

  22. Pass46,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,580 miles
    Test number
    878984322050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,580 miles (+8,717)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,580 miles
    Test number
    966284722080
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Fail37,863 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,863 miles
    Test number
    218347021057
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass37,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,863 miles
    Test number
    618237021042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 WVX

Does LB57 WVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 WVX is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 WVX?
The MOT on LB57 WVX is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 WVX done?
LB57 WVX was recorded at 137,207 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,689 miles a year.
Has LB57 WVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 WVX has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 WVX 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 WVX find?
LB57 WVX passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

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