Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
LC05 FCDMOT history
LC05 FCD is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,490 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 May 2027
- Mileage
- 168,490 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,708 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC05 FCD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC05 FCD was last recorded at 168,490 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 8,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,147 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,343 miles
- Average per year
- 6,708 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,490 miles
- 2025 – 160,147 miles
- 2024 – 151,068 miles
- 2023 – 141,444 miles
- 2022 – 133,154 miles
- 2021 – 123,413 miles
- 2020 – 113,652 miles
- 2019 – 106,380 miles
- 2018 – 106,321 miles
- 2017 – 103,834 miles
- 2016 – 98,094 miles
- 2014 – 88,636 miles
- 2013 – 82,474 miles
- 2012 – 75,446 miles
- 2011 – 65,540 miles
- 2010 – 57,072 miles
- 2008 – 48,300 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,490 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Body mount slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Steering box has seepage
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Just acceptable
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Both front seat belts webbing in poor condition.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,490 miles (+8,343)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2027
- Odometer
- 168,490 miles
- Test number
- 122989139767
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Body mount slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass160,147 miles (+9,079)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 160,147 miles
- Test number
- 278490405429
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass151,068 miles (+9,624)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2025
- Odometer
- 151,068 miles
- Test number
- 385214462252
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass141,444 miles (+8,290)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 141,444 miles
- Test number
- 819259967448
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive just acceptable (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass133,154 miles (+9,741)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 133,154 miles
- Test number
- 154940156634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,413 miles (+9,761)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 123,413 miles
- Test number
- 482594704780
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass113,652 miles (+7,272)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 113,652 miles
- Test number
- 974038252408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,380 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 106,380 miles
- Test number
- 695217679415
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Fail106,380 miles (+59)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,380 miles
- Test number
- 304269026523
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Pass106,321 miles (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 106,321 miles
- Test number
- 112530680475
- AdvisoryBoth front seat belts webbing in poor condition.
- AdvisoryFront suspension shock absorbers and coil springs in poor condition with corrosion.
- AdvisoryFuel filter and housing/pipe head in very poor condition with corrosion.
- AdvisoryHeavy general underside corrosion.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wheel arch section. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber mounting bushes worn.
Fail106,315 miles (+2,481)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,315 miles
- Test number
- 587171309669
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of nearside front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of offside front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch section. (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front seat belts webbing in poor condition.
- AdvisoryFront suspension shock absorbers and coil springs in poor condition with corrosion.
- AdvisoryFuel filter and housing/pipe head in very poor condition with corrosion.
- AdvisoryHeavy general underside corrosion.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wheel arch section. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber mounting bushes worn.
Pass103,834 miles (+5,740)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 103,834 miles
- Test number
- 157461908140
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass98,094 miles (+9,458)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 98,094 miles
- Test number
- 463451487226
- AdvisoryBoth side steps very corroded & in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass88,636 miles (+6,162)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 88,636 miles
- Test number
- 559981194115
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteNearside side step corroded & poor condition.
- NoteRear brake discs in poor condition
Pass82,474 miles (+7,028)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 82,474 miles
- Test number
- 627352493140
- NoteOffside front & nearside front seat belt webbing in poor condition.
- NoteSigns of corrosion in some chassis areas.
Pass75,446 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 75,446 miles
- Test number
- 446844092188
- NoteO/s/f & o/s/r seat belt bebbing in poor condition.
Fail75,446 miles (+9,906)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,446 miles
- Test number
- 676694392141
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- NoteO/s/f & o/s/r seat belt bebbing in poor condition.
Pass65,540 miles (+8,468)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 65,540 miles
- Test number
- 169413511188
- NoteRear diff front oil seal leaking
- NoteSlight weep from both front hub ball oil seals
Pass57,072 miles (+209)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 57,072 miles
- Test number
- 852959910103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,863 miles (+8,563)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 56,863 miles
- Test number
- 443004350061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,300 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 48,300 miles
- Test number
- 814114858190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,284 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,284 miles
- Test number
- 824889948105
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LC05 FCD
- Does LC05 FCD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 FCD is valid until 26 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC05 FCD?
- The MOT on LC05 FCD is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC05 FCD done?
- LC05 FCD was recorded at 168,490 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 6,708 miles a year.
- Has LC05 FCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC05 FCD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on LC05 FCD 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 LC05 FCD find?
- LC05 FCD passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; central rear body mount slightly corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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