Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc
LB61 EBUMOT history
LB61 EBU is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 14,560 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 14,560 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,257 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 EBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 6 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 EBU was last recorded at 14,560 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 12,057 miles · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,503 miles
- Average per year
- 1,257 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 14,560 miles
- 2025 – 12,057 miles
- 2024 – 9,669 miles
- 2023 – 7,799 miles
- 2021 – 5,652 miles
- 2020 – 4,670 miles
- 2019 – 3,599 miles
- 2018 – 2,109 miles
- 2017 – 1,626 miles
- 2015 – 1,527 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass14,560 miles
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 8 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass14,560 miles (+2,503)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 14,560 miles
- Test number
- 371494771719
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass12,057 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 12,057 miles
- Test number
- 753433331905
- AdvisoryAll tyres have some light cracking and perishing
Fail12,057 miles (+2,388)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,057 miles
- Test number
- 540090702203
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll tyres have some light cracking and perishing
Pass9,669 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 9,669 miles
- Test number
- 682598403977
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail9,669 miles (+1,870)12 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,669 miles
- Test number
- 207502445395
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass7,799 miles (+2,147)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 7,799 miles
- Test number
- 290147795170
- AdvisoryFront bumper slightly corroded but not causing sharp edges
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass5,652 miles (+982)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 5,652 miles
- Test number
- 139629802868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,670 miles (+1,071)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 4,670 miles
- Test number
- 503146477074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,599 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 3,599 miles
- Test number
- 863822072257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail3,581 miles (+1,472)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,581 miles
- Test number
- 800534058807
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front half shaft seals leaking
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn
- AdvisoryTransfer box seal leaking
Pass2,109 miles (+217)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 2,109 miles
- Test number
- 796210304189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,892 miles (+266)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 1,892 miles
- Test number
- 380420405682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,626 miles (+99)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 1,626 miles
- Test number
- 335165366347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 1,527 miles
- Test number
- 693477938594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 EBU
- Does LB61 EBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 EBU is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 EBU?
- The MOT on LB61 EBU is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 EBU done?
- LB61 EBU was recorded at 14,560 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 1,257 miles a year.
- Has LB61 EBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 EBU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB61 EBU 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 LB61 EBU find?
- LB61 EBU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all; vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights.
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