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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

LB62 UPOMOT history

LB62 UPO is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 142,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,218 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB62 UPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB62 UPO was last recorded at 142,218 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,106 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
112 miles
Average per year
7,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,218 miles
  • 2024 – 142,106 miles
  • 2023 – 137,376 miles
  • 2022 – 117,615 miles
  • 2021 – 99,670 miles
  • 2020 – 96,889 miles
  • 2019 – 93,970 miles
  • 2018 – 87,416 miles
  • 2017 – 75,031 miles
  • 2016 – 66,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,218 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casing corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber casing corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySump corroded and slightly pourusRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,218 miles (+112)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,218 miles
    Test number
    349936264000
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySump corroded and slightly pourus

  2. Pass142,106 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,106 miles
    Test number
    130357701113
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySump corroded and slightly pourus

  3. Fail142,105 miles (+4,729)1 dangerous13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,105 miles
    Test number
    601707873867
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySump corroded and slightly pourus

  4. Pass137,376 miles (+19,761)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,376 miles
    Test number
    138627101797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,615 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,615 miles
    Test number
    710006634874
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail117,615 miles (+10,410)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,615 miles
    Test number
    478666199330
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,205 miles
    Test number
    315595193531
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Fail107,205 miles (+7,535)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,205 miles
    Test number
    887460745812
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass99,670 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,670 miles
    Test number
    284487919686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Fail99,670 miles (+2,781)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,670 miles
    Test number
    589576838007
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass96,889 miles (+2,919)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,889 miles
    Test number
    314162371277
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Pass93,970 miles (+6,554)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,970 miles
    Test number
    565624150776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,416 miles
    Test number
    847775888921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,415 miles (+12,384)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,415 miles
    Test number
    480328046449
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass75,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,031 miles
    Test number
    228975028047
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail75,031 miles (+8,548)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,031 miles
    Test number
    586795973049
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass66,483 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,483 miles
    Test number
    512071057383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut in tread debris in cut
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear ladder insecure

  18. Fail66,483 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,483 miles
    Test number
    911197306274
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut in tread debris in cut
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear ladder insecure

Questions about LB62 UPO

Does LB62 UPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB62 UPO is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB62 UPO?
The MOT on LB62 UPO is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB62 UPO done?
LB62 UPO was recorded at 142,218 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 7,661 miles a year.
Has LB62 UPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB62 UPO has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB62 UPO 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 LB62 UPO find?
LB62 UPO passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 12 advisories: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 9 more.

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