Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
LR05 DFRMOT history
LR05 DFR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,799 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 107,799 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,787 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 DFR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 DFR was last recorded at 107,799 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 4,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Mar 2013: 66,075 miles, lower than 69,717 miles on 28 Mar 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 103,710 miles · 20 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,089 miles
- Average per year
- 4,787 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,799 miles
- 2025 – 103,710 miles
- 2024 – 99,104 miles
- 2023 – 96,160 miles
- 2021 – 95,652 miles
- 2020 – 93,560 miles
- 2019 – 87,421 miles
- 2018 – 82,932 miles
- 2017 – 77,590 miles
- 2016 – 72,114 miles
- 2015 – 72,064 miles
- 2013 – 66,124 miles
- 2012 – 69,717 miles
- 2011 – 52,074 miles
- 2010 – 40,450 miles
- 2009 – 29,116 miles
- 2008 – 20,552 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,799 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,799 miles (+4,089)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 107,799 miles
- Test number
- 101761750538
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass103,710 miles (+4,606)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 103,710 miles
- Test number
- 673320299036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,104 miles (+2,944)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 99,104 miles
- Test number
- 262525933368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,160 miles (+508)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 96,160 miles
- Test number
- 467339720519
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside - Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside - Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside - Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside - Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (Nearside - Offside) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass95,652 miles (+2,092)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 95,652 miles
- Test number
- 969206714071
- AdvisoryFront bumper obstructing number plate
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transmission in various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,560 miles (+1,623)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 93,560 miles
- Test number
- 698040780572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,937 miles (+4,516)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 91,937 miles
- Test number
- 745743495538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,421 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 87,421 miles
- Test number
- 549020101554
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres are starting to perish.
- AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel joints are leaking.
Fail87,421 miles (+4,489)1 dangerous11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,421 miles
- Test number
- 340072363099
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres are starting to perish.
- AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel joints are leaking.
Pass82,932 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 82,932 miles
- Test number
- 468665499706
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish.
- AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel joints seeping.
Fail82,932 miles (+5,342)2 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,932 miles
- Test number
- 544115258272
- Repaired at testSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish.
- AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel joints seeping.
Pass77,590 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 77,590 miles
- Test number
- 182112112030
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel joints seeping.
Fail77,589 miles (+5,475)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,589 miles
- Test number
- 215311887338
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel joints seeping.
Pass72,114 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 72,114 miles
- Test number
- 485161037388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,064 miles (+5,940)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 72,064 miles
- Test number
- 815344993341
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass66,124 miles (+49)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 66,124 miles
- Test number
- 825482193008
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded.
- NoteTow bar and electrics removed for retest.
Fail66,075 miles (-3,642)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,075 miles
- Test number
- 197606583027
- DangerousNearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded.
Pass69,717 miles (+10,051)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 69,717 miles
- Test number
- 227488582066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,666 miles (+7,592)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,666 miles
- Test number
- 619611182074
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass52,074 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 52,074 miles
- Test number
- 349072981003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,062 miles (+11,612)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,062 miles
- Test number
- 188131281487
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Pass40,450 miles (+11,334)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 40,450 miles
- Test number
- 231558970093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,116 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 29,116 miles
- Test number
- 801985289019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,089 miles (+8,537)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,089 miles
- Test number
- 244043189047
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- NoteFront prop shaft, rear u/j slightly worn.
Pass20,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 20,552 miles
- Test number
- 281754578014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 DFR
- Does LR05 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 DFR is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 DFR?
- The MOT on LR05 DFR is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 DFR done?
- LR05 DFR was recorded at 107,799 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 4,787 miles a year.
- Has LR05 DFR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 DFR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2019.
- Has the mileage on LR05 DFR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR05 DFR find?
- LR05 DFR passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.
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