Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,500 cc
LK56 OLVMOT history
LK56 OLV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 346,843 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 346,843 km
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 6 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,843 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK56 OLV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Dec 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK56 OLV was last recorded at 346,843 km on 14 May 2026, 4,165 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 342,678 km · 22 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,165 km
- Average per year
- 8,843 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 346,843 km
- 2025 – 342,678 km
- 2019 – 288,689 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass346,843 km
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnderside of rear body deteriorating
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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Coil spring corroded Both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
10 tests since 16 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass346,843 km (+4,165)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 346,843 km
- Test number
- 582383145405
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnderside of rear body deteriorating
Pass342,678 km7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 342,678 km
- Test number
- 451653158532
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail342,677 miles (+7,139)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 342,677 miles
- Test number
- 186495824735
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective Split (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass335,538 miles (+133)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 335,538 miles
- Test number
- 473531106075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail335,405 miles (+6,361)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 335,405 miles
- Test number
- 681432512709
- DangerousCentral Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass329,044 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 329,044 miles
- Test number
- 576882698623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail329,044 miles1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 329,044 miles
- Test number
- 873288347547
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail329,044 miles (+32,815)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 329,044 miles
- Test number
- 471995164202
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass296,229 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 296,229 miles
- Test number
- 285317165914
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass288,689 km
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 288,689 km
- Test number
- 824884509901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LK56 OLV
- Does LK56 OLV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 OLV is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LK56 OLV?
- The MOT on LK56 OLV is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LK56 OLV done?
- LK56 OLV was recorded at 346,843 km at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 8,843 km a year.
- Has LK56 OLV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK56 OLV has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LK56 OLV 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 LK56 OLV find?
- LK56 OLV passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 10 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 7 more.
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