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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

LR05 DXNMOT history

LR05 DXN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LR05 DXN 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 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,114 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DXN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DXN was last recorded at 112,114 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,055 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
3,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,114 miles
  • 2025 – 112,055 miles
  • 2024 – 112,030 miles
  • 2023 – 111,348 miles
  • 2022 – 110,076 miles
  • 2021 – 107,110 miles
  • 2020 – 104,356 miles
  • 2019 – 103,097 miles
  • 2018 – 99,945 miles
  • 2017 – 96,927 miles
  • 2016 – 92,916 miles
  • 2015 – 87,986 miles
  • 2014 – 83,499 miles
  • 2013 – 74,426 miles
  • 2012 – 68,495 miles
  • 2011 – 62,239 miles
  • 2009 – 47,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,114 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Chassis corroded throughout

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,114 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,114 miles
    Test number
    909286618090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,055 miles (+25)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,055 miles
    Test number
    192134511177
    • MinorFront Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • Advisory(chassis heavily undersealed inner and outer)

  3. Fail112,030 miles (+682)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,030 miles
    Test number
    914554592840
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (outer chassis corroded /holed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (Rear cross member corroded holed close to mounting fixings) (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (Rear cross member inner) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper (rear wiper blade defective)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (All main feed pipes front to rear /Offside) (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass111,348 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,348 miles
    Test number
    956284431778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,076 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,076 miles
    Test number
    640135526789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass110,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,027 miles
    Test number
    504595526544
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail110,027 miles (+2,917)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,027 miles
    Test number
    421349077012
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass107,110 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,110 miles
    Test number
    959181154630
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded throughout

  9. Fail107,107 miles (+2,751)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,107 miles
    Test number
    174783630553
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake pipe goes in between spring when steering on full lock (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded throughout

  10. Pass104,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,356 miles
    Test number
    464088606541
    • AdvisoryChassis coated

  11. Fail104,356 miles (+1,259)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,356 miles
    Test number
    286382658783
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis coated

  12. Pass103,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,097 miles
    Test number
    475026739201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,097 miles (+3,152)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,097 miles
    Test number
    483729541933
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken at lower end (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive at fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass99,945 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,945 miles
    Test number
    569149114448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,927 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,927 miles
    Test number
    830573937586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,906 miles (+3,990)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,906 miles
    Test number
    839477181433
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass92,916 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,916 miles
    Test number
    887850348485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,986 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,986 miles
    Test number
    325507774329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,499 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,499 miles
    Test number
    518068684206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,276 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,276 miles
    Test number
    168913744450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail78,276 miles (+3,850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,276 miles
    Test number
    109112544038
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass74,426 miles (+5,931)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,426 miles
    Test number
    217787403018
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteWasher aims poor

  23. Pass68,495 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    116818312009
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s front brake pipe greased
    • NoteOil leaks

  24. Fail68,495 miles (+6,256)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    326228012051
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leaks

  25. Pass62,239 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,239 miles
    Test number
    217769111014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail62,239 miles (+15,050)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,239 miles
    Test number
    757344011002
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass47,189 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,189 miles
    Test number
    181346659311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNo clutch pedal rubber

  28. Fail47,189 miles6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,189 miles
    Test number
    582776559352
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNo clutch pedal rubber

Questions about LR05 DXN

Does LR05 DXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 DXN is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DXN?
The MOT on LR05 DXN is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 DXN done?
LR05 DXN was recorded at 112,114 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,976 miles a year.
Has LR05 DXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DXN has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 DXN 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 LR05 DXN find?
LR05 DXN passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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