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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

LB65 MABMOT history

LB65 MAB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 78,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,811 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB65 MAB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB65 MAB was last recorded at 78,811 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 2,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,082 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,729 miles
Average per year
4,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,811 miles
  • 2025 – 76,082 miles
  • 2024 – 74,233 miles
  • 2023 – 71,983 miles
  • 2022 – 70,366 miles
  • 2021 – 69,014 miles
  • 2020 – 62,053 miles
  • 2019 – 54,326 miles
  • 2018 – 44,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,811 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 17 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,811 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,811 miles
    Test number
    877385735289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,082 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,082 miles
    Test number
    215645800962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,233 miles (+2,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,233 miles
    Test number
    391230531331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass71,983 miles (+1,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,983 miles
    Test number
    842453254074
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass70,366 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,366 miles
    Test number
    755116759992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,014 miles (+6,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,014 miles
    Test number
    646083101533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass62,053 miles (+7,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,053 miles
    Test number
    258102483610
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass54,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,326 miles
    Test number
    700381386770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body component slightly loose Mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail54,326 miles (+9,514)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,326 miles
    Test number
    581019587633
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high Reset to 1.4% as per lamp marking (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high Reset to 1.4% as per lamp marking (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body component slightly loose Mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass44,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,812 miles
    Test number
    783467179550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,812 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,812 miles
    Test number
    611637108867
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Questions about LB65 MAB

Does LB65 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB65 MAB is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB65 MAB?
The MOT on LB65 MAB is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB65 MAB done?
LB65 MAB was recorded at 78,811 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,297 miles a year.
Has LB65 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB65 MAB has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LB65 MAB 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 LB65 MAB find?
LB65 MAB passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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