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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

LE56 XXXMOT history

LE56 XXX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 22,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LE56 XXX green 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 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
22,411 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 XXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
7 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 XXX was last recorded at 22,411 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,909 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
502 miles
Average per year
880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,411 miles
  • 2025 – 21,909 miles
  • 2024 – 21,468 miles
  • 2023 – 20,808 miles
  • 2022 – 20,313 miles
  • 2021 – 19,621 miles
  • 2020 – 18,893 miles
  • 2019 – 18,241 miles
  • 2018 – 17,605 miles
  • 2017 – 16,749 miles
  • 2016 – 15,902 miles
  • 2015 – 14,784 miles
  • 2014 – 13,960 miles
  • 2013 – 11,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,411 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear A' frame ball joint rubber cover deteriated
  • AdvisoryOffside Front swivle hub seal slighty leaking

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front swivle hub seal slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front swivel hub slight leak at seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,411 miles (+502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    22,411 miles
    Test number
    176007302626
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear A' frame ball joint rubber cover deteriated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivle hub seal slighty leaking

  2. Pass21,909 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    21,909 miles
    Test number
    165110247405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivle hub seal slight leak

  3. Fail21,896 miles (+428)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,896 miles
    Test number
    675380257744
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivle hub seal slight leak

  4. Pass21,468 miles (+660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    21,468 miles
    Test number
    898562144870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass20,808 miles (+495)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    20,808 miles
    Test number
    959879384116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front slight dampness @ swivel hub seal

  6. Pass20,313 miles (+692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    20,313 miles
    Test number
    678636247830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight dampness swivle hub seal

  7. Pass19,621 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    19,621 miles
    Test number
    464184382750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail19,616 miles (+723)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,616 miles
    Test number
    635692295201
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES TORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front SWIVLE HUB SEAL LEAKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH TORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass18,893 miles (+652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    18,893 miles
    Test number
    187081576229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear anti roll bar mounting bush starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing hub ( slight leak ) seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion developing on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass18,241 miles (+636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    18,241 miles
    Test number
    908869956358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub has slight leak at seal

  11. Pass17,605 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    17,605 miles
    Test number
    698025721859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub slight leak at seal

  12. Fail17,603 miles (+854)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,603 miles
    Test number
    219313659511
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub slight leak at seal

  13. Pass16,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    16,749 miles
    Test number
    184231032952
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisorySlight dampness/leak at fuel tank area

  14. Fail16,749 miles (+847)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,749 miles
    Test number
    777480480047
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisorySlight dampness/leak at fuel tank area

  15. Pass15,902 miles (+1,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    15,902 miles
    Test number
    189610280913
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel housing seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass14,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    14,784 miles
    Test number
    178921925084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail14,782 miles (+822)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,782 miles
    Test number
    696891125065
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  18. Pass13,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    13,960 miles
    Test number
    265964024015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,960 miles (+2,446)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,960 miles
    Test number
    475713824089
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  20. Pass11,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    11,514 miles
    Test number
    317055843222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE56 XXX

Does LE56 XXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE56 XXX is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE56 XXX?
The MOT on LE56 XXX is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE56 XXX done?
LE56 XXX was recorded at 22,411 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 880 miles a year.
Has LE56 XXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 XXX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LE56 XXX 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 LE56 XXX find?
LE56 XXX passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear a' frame ball joint rubber cover deteriated; offside front swivle hub seal slighty leaking.

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