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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LOB 772MOT history

LOB 772 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

LOB 772 blue 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 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,408 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LOB 772
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LOB 772 was last recorded at 72,408 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 1,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,910 miles · 11 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,498 miles
Average per year
2,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,408 miles
  • 2024 – 70,910 miles
  • 2022 – 69,874 miles
  • 2021 – 69,207 miles
  • 2020 – 67,994 miles
  • 2019 – 66,971 miles
  • 2018 – 65,071 miles
  • 2017 – 63,361 miles
  • 2016 – 61,516 miles
  • 2015 – 59,410 miles
  • 2014 – 54,522 miles
  • 2013 – 49,554 miles
  • 2012 – 45,249 miles
  • 2011 – 42,547 miles
  • 2010 – 40,393 miles
  • 2009 – 34,422 miles
  • 2008 – 25,997 miles
  • 2007 – 20,717 miles
  • 2006 – 16,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,408 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front axel swivel seals slight weap
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust hardware and bracket centre pipe to rear corroded
  • AdvisoryRear differential leak

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,408 miles (+1,498)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,408 miles
    Test number
    357054094845
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front axel swivel seals slight weap
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hardware and bracket centre pipe to rear corroded
    • AdvisoryRear differential leak

  2. Pass70,910 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,910 miles
    Test number
    623680630905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,874 miles (+667)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,874 miles
    Test number
    886847139165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  4. Pass69,207 miles (+1,213)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,207 miles
    Test number
    202060101417
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront window washer week
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear diff leaking

  5. Pass67,994 miles (+1,023)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,994 miles
    Test number
    447691350227
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle ball seals leaking not affecting brake performance
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play arm coming off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear mid section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass66,971 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,971 miles
    Test number
    382553390138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,952 miles (+1,881)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,952 miles
    Test number
    414426123856
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass65,071 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,071 miles
    Test number
    625322541761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,361 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,361 miles
    Test number
    629253648144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front swivel hub seals leaking oil

  10. Fail63,359 miles (+1,843)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,359 miles
    Test number
    292142279523
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front swivel hub seals leaking oil

  11. Pass61,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,516 miles
    Test number
    526105681550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drive hub seal failed and leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail61,516 miles (+2,106)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,516 miles
    Test number
    616669139465
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drive hub seal failed and leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass59,410 miles (+4,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,410 miles
    Test number
    118734085096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass54,522 miles (+4,968)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,522 miles
    Test number
    109276774098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,554 miles (+4,305)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,554 miles
    Test number
    219011583057
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust middle section bracket and joint corroded
    • NoteRear anti roll bar slight corrosion

  16. Pass45,249 miles (+2,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,249 miles
    Test number
    815014572041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass42,547 miles (+2,154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,547 miles
    Test number
    606834081057
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass40,393 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,393 miles
    Test number
    301405480094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,422 miles
    Test number
    301217089083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail34,422 miles (+8,425)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,422 miles
    Test number
    822786189003
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass25,997 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,997 miles
    Test number
    404717208100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,968 miles (+5,251)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,968 miles
    Test number
    244366108165
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass20,717 miles (+4,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,717 miles
    Test number
    654646007150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass16,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,551 miles
    Test number
    743834116193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LOB 772

What vehicle is registration LOB 772 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LOB 772 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Apr 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LOB 772 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LOB 772 is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LOB 772?
The MOT on LOB 772 is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LOB 772 done?
LOB 772 was recorded at 72,408 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 2,836 miles a year.
Has LOB 772 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LOB 772 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LOB 772 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 LOB 772 find?
LOB 772 passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; both front axel swivel seals slight weap; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 10 more.

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