Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
LR05 MOOMOT history
LR05 MOO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,629 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 145,629 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,871 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 MOO
- 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
- 18 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 MOO was last recorded at 145,629 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 2,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 143,548 miles · 28 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,081 miles
- Average per year
- 5,871 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 145,629 miles
- 2024 – 143,548 miles
- 2023 – 141,075 miles
- 2022 – 138,823 miles
- 2021 – 134,301 miles
- 2020 – 131,365 miles
- 2019 – 125,724 miles
- 2018 – 121,045 miles
- 2017 – 114,677 miles
- 2016 – 108,470 miles
- 2015 – 100,709 miles
- 2014 – 91,574 miles
- 2013 – 86,388 miles
- 2012 – 81,935 miles
- 2011 – 73,203 miles
- 2010 – 56,046 miles
- 2009 – 48,881 miles
- 2008 – 41,971 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,629 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front swivel leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
21 tests since 10 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,629 miles (+2,081)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 145,629 miles
- Test number
- 830775090852
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass143,548 miles (+2,473)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 143,548 miles
- Test number
- 104337654317
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis
Pass141,075 miles (+2,252)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 141,075 miles
- Test number
- 513887835413
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass138,823 miles (+40)2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 138,823 miles
- Test number
- 161714187266
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush spilt and perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush spilt and perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail138,783 miles (+4,482)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,783 miles
- Test number
- 320483273091
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass134,301 miles (+2,936)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 134,301 miles
- Test number
- 494733761497
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,365 miles (+5,641)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 131,365 miles
- Test number
- 762312000889
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,724 miles (+4,679)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 125,724 miles
- Test number
- 300307157073
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bumpstop missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,045 miles (+6,368)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 121,045 miles
- Test number
- 372165433707
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside rear outer door handle loose
- AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in nearside front wheel bearing
Pass114,677 miles (+6,207)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 114,677 miles
- Test number
- 637718681436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,470 miles (+7,761)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 108,470 miles
- Test number
- 561792319245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,709 miles (+9,135)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 100,709 miles
- Test number
- 208129585011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,574 miles (+5,186)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 91,574 miles
- Test number
- 279990504443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,388 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 86,388 miles
- Test number
- 915558593004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,329 miles (+4,394)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,329 miles
- Test number
- 226793693094
- 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)
Pass81,935 miles (+8,732)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 81,935 miles
- Test number
- 507514692018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,203 miles (+318)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 73,203 miles
- Test number
- 165048791023
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail72,885 miles (+16,839)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,885 miles
- Test number
- 288211791043
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass56,046 miles (+7,165)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 56,046 miles
- Test number
- 973278080091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,881 miles (+6,910)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 48,881 miles
- Test number
- 243106799049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 41,971 miles
- Test number
- 260030778041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 MOO
- Does LR05 MOO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 MOO is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 MOO?
- The MOT on LR05 MOO is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 MOO done?
- LR05 MOO was recorded at 145,629 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 5,871 miles a year.
- Has LR05 MOO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 MOO has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR05 MOO 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 MOO find?
- LR05 MOO passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis.
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