Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc
LB59 XTEMOT history
LB59 XTE is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,086 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 84,086 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,213 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB59 XTE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 29 Jan 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB59 XTE was last recorded at 84,086 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 84,081 miles · 27 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 5,213 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,086 miles
- 2025 – 79,500 miles
- 2024 – 77,769 miles
- 2023 – 75,518 miles
- 2022 – 70,348 miles
- 2021 – 64,845 miles
- 2020 – 60,184 miles
- 2019 – 53,287 miles
- 2018 – 43,341 miles
- 2017 – 36,156 miles
- 2016 – 28,752 miles
- 2015 – 23,409 miles
- 2014 – 19,665 miles
- 2013 – 13,581 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,086 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront hub seals starting to weepRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 24 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,086 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 84,086 miles
- Test number
- 510620212342
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront hub seals starting to weep
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail84,081 miles (+4,581)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,081 miles
- Test number
- 304427270746
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc contaminated BOTH REAR HUB SEALS LEAKING (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) contaminated FROM REAR HUB (1.1.13 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront hub seals starting to weep
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass79,500 miles (+1,731)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 79,500 miles
- Test number
- 241645018124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,769 miles (+2,251)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 77,769 miles
- Test number
- 639099457877
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass75,518 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 75,518 miles
- Test number
- 705988424357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail75,518 miles (+5,170)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,518 miles
- Test number
- 145906217292
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass70,348 miles (+5,503)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 70,348 miles
- Test number
- 117810791845
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass64,845 miles (+4,661)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 64,845 miles
- Test number
- 199849680259
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass60,184 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 60,184 miles
- Test number
- 418935877813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,128 miles (+6,841)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,128 miles
- Test number
- 615585865395
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass53,287 miles (+1,495)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 53,287 miles
- Test number
- 850657358249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,792 miles (+8,451)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 51,792 miles
- Test number
- 105666899130
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass43,341 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 43,341 miles
- Test number
- 463038631374
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail43,341 miles (+7,185)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,341 miles
- Test number
- 949308095517
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass36,156 miles (+7,404)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 36,156 miles
- Test number
- 378959607754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,752 miles (+5,343)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 28,752 miles
- Test number
- 436815774050
- AdvisoryWindscreen has a stone chip outside of swept area
Pass23,409 miles (+3,744)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 23,409 miles
- Test number
- 517695695142
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass19,665 miles (+6,084)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 19,665 miles
- Test number
- 256343624058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,581 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 13,581 miles
- Test number
- 819124223079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB59 XTE
- Does LB59 XTE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 XTE is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB59 XTE?
- The MOT on LB59 XTE is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB59 XTE done?
- LB59 XTE was recorded at 84,086 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 5,213 miles a year.
- Has LB59 XTE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB59 XTE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB59 XTE 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 LB59 XTE find?
- LB59 XTE passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides; front hub seals starting to weep; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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