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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,402 cc

LD57 LUPMOT history

LD57 LUP is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LD57 LUP grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
134,367 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 LUP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 LUP was last recorded at 134,367 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,367 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,367 miles
  • 2025 – 132,077 miles
  • 2024 – 130,684 miles
  • 2023 – 128,055 miles
  • 2022 – 121,516 miles
  • 2021 – 121,496 miles
  • 2020 – 116,489 miles
  • 2019 – 111,415 miles
  • 2018 – 102,971 miles
  • 2017 – 95,052 miles
  • 2016 – 86,195 miles
  • 2015 – 75,266 miles
  • 2014 – 67,503 miles
  • 2013 – 55,886 miles
  • 2012 – 47,918 miles
  • 2011 – 37,213 miles
  • 2010 – 28,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,367 miles
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    134,367 miles
    Test number
    886424992385
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. Fail134,367 miles (+2,290)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,367 miles
    Test number
    339939964672
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  3. Pass132,077 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,077 miles
    Test number
    210086698325
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Fail132,077 miles (+1,393)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,077 miles
    Test number
    483470928571
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass130,684 miles (+2,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,684 miles
    Test number
    715965839852
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass128,055 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,055 miles
    Test number
    220177129700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Fail128,054 miles (+6,538)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,054 miles
    Test number
    241246075889
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Pass121,516 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,516 miles
    Test number
    539045182641
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrailer socket corroded
  9. Fail121,516 miles (+20)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,516 miles
    Test number
    522469592064
    • DangerousCentral Rear Lower Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail prop joint breaking up (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear flange on transfer box loose (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrailer socket corroded
  10. Fail121,496 miles (+5,007)2 dangerous2 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,496 miles
    Test number
    933029581538
    • DangerousCentral Rear Lower Prop shaft bearing likely to break up lower prop shaft knuckle bearing (6.1.7 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat in rear of vehicle does not secure to base (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower box section within 30cm of seat belt mounting point corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing in transfer box has slight play on front prop shaft input (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear trailer socket not working not 13 pin
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower box section corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting point but not weakend (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass116,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,489 miles
    Test number
    796590678096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail116,489 miles (+5,074)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,489 miles
    Test number
    666085306352
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass111,415 miles (+8,444)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,415 miles
    Test number
    416415271838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    868868515001
    • AdvisoryFront diff leaking
  15. Fail102,971 miles (+7,919)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    306399462585
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront diff leaking
  16. Pass95,052 miles (+8,857)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,052 miles
    Test number
    893185452467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,195 miles
    Test number
    171463334352
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)
  18. Fail86,195 miles (+10,929)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,195 miles
    Test number
    484087579284
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)
  19. Pass75,266 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,266 miles
    Test number
    864660413129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,261 miles (+491)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,261 miles
    Test number
    270394288599
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Fail74,770 miles (+7,267)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,770 miles
    Test number
    321319302037
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass67,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,503 miles
    Test number
    625497004355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,503 miles (+11,617)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,503 miles
    Test number
    305567504319
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass55,886 miles (+7,968)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,886 miles
    Test number
    795062303377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,918 miles (+10,705)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,918 miles
    Test number
    379769382402
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth sides front brake pad(s) wearing thin
  26. Pass37,213 miles (+9,001)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,213 miles
    Test number
    316898751459
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
  27. Pass28,212 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,212 miles
    Test number
    974402500317
    • NoteSlight oil leak from diff and rear gearbox area
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

Questions about LD57 LUP

Does LD57 LUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 LUP is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 LUP?
The MOT on LD57 LUP is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 LUP done?
LD57 LUP was recorded at 134,367 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,981 miles a year.
Has LD57 LUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 LUP has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 LUP 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 LD57 LUP find?
LD57 LUP passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: steering box has seepage.

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