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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

LL55 YBBMOT history

LL55 YBB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LL55 YBB green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
102,022 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 YBB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 YBB was last recorded at 102,022 miles on 7 May 2026, 534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,488 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
534 miles
Average per year
3,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,022 miles
  • 2025 – 101,488 miles
  • 2024 – 99,927 miles
  • 2023 – 99,910 miles
  • 2022 – 98,751 miles
  • 2021 – 98,441 miles
  • 2020 – 98,114 miles
  • 2019 – 98,030 miles
  • 2018 – 97,173 miles
  • 2017 – 96,091 miles
  • 2016 – 95,081 miles
  • 2015 – 94,398 miles
  • 2014 – 93,267 miles
  • 2013 – 90,747 miles
  • 2012 – 77,432 miles
  • 2011 – 64,852 miles
  • 2010 – 52,432 miles
  • 2009 – 45,467 miles
  • 2008 – 35,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,022 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,022 miles (+534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    102,022 miles
    Test number
    795202350308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass101,488 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    101,488 miles
    Test number
    673123847043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail101,479 miles (+1,552)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,479 miles
    Test number
    545108344150
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass99,927 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,927 miles
    Test number
    954036448562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,910 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,910 miles
    Test number
    407161850763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,751 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,751 miles
    Test number
    687807660398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,441 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,441 miles
    Test number
    203601437338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,114 miles (+84)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,114 miles
    Test number
    984397007421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass98,030 miles (+857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,030 miles
    Test number
    443950193882
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass97,173 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,173 miles
    Test number
    454971064011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail97,170 miles (+1,079)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,170 miles
    Test number
    587401978302
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake performance not tested brake binding (3.7.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass96,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,091 miles
    Test number
    639056354209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

  13. Fail96,091 miles (+1,010)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,091 miles
    Test number
    249522097022
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

  14. Pass95,081 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,081 miles
    Test number
    576804159971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,398 miles (+1,131)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,398 miles
    Test number
    727162465068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight dampness nearside front hub

  16. Pass93,267 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,267 miles
    Test number
    959756654079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,747 miles1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,747 miles
    Test number
    109855423232
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  18. Pass90,747 miles (+13,315)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,747 miles
    Test number
    155895923243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  19. Pass77,432 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,432 miles
    Test number
    408667732281
    • NoteREAR DIFF PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING

  20. Fail77,432 miles (+12,580)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,432 miles
    Test number
    816484432233
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteREAR DIFF PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING

  21. Pass64,852 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,852 miles
    Test number
    607745211346
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff pinion oil seal

  22. Fail64,852 miles (+12,420)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,852 miles
    Test number
    108681911313
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff pinion oil seal

  23. Pass52,432 miles (+6,965)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,432 miles
    Test number
    734974210308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,467 miles
    Test number
    332064719364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,467 miles (+10,109)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,467 miles
    Test number
    382693919392
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass35,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,358 miles
    Test number
    123092428337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,358 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,358 miles
    Test number
    191222828337
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside front outer handle damaged
    • NoteNearside front sidelight lens cracked

Questions about LL55 YBB

Does LL55 YBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL55 YBB is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL55 YBB?
The MOT on LL55 YBB is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL55 YBB done?
LL55 YBB was recorded at 102,022 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,816 miles a year.
Has LL55 YBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 YBB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LL55 YBB 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 LL55 YBB find?
LL55 YBB passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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