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Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

LR05 SAMMOT history

LR05 SAM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 175,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2023.

LR05 SAM green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2024
Mileage
175,888 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SAM
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
19 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SAM was last recorded at 175,888 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 2,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,922 miles · 19 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,966 miles
Average per year
8,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 175,888 miles
  • 2022 – 172,922 miles
  • 2020 – 169,334 miles
  • 2019 – 166,292 miles
  • 2018 – 161,813 miles
  • 2017 – 154,967 miles
  • 2016 – 149,851 miles
  • 2014 – 138,269 miles
  • 2013 – 126,208 miles
  • 2012 – 111,228 miles
  • 2011 – 93,729 miles
  • 2010 – 81,168 miles
  • 2009 – 62,558 miles
  • 2008 – 46,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,888 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch missing resulting in road wheel pultruding
  • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,888 miles (+2,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    175,888 miles
    Test number
    142157233725
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch missing resulting in road wheel pultruding
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,922 miles (+3,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    172,922 miles
    Test number
    473589381563
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,334 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    169,334 miles
    Test number
    145587431895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,292 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    166,292 miles
    Test number
    859617221081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    161,813 miles
    Test number
    123506691496
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Fail161,813 miles (+6,846)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,813 miles
    Test number
    254613334630
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass154,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    154,967 miles
    Test number
    224846714147
    • AdvisoryChip in window

  8. Fail154,965 miles (+5,114)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,965 miles
    Test number
    133741758557
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChip in window

  9. Pass149,851 miles (+11,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    149,851 miles
    Test number
    354155122475
    • AdvisoryOne lamp n/w on reg plate
    • AdvisorySlight seep of fuel from rear of engine

  10. Pass138,269 miles (+12,061)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    138,269 miles
    Test number
    985685564194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,208 miles (+14,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    126,208 miles
    Test number
    926152173178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass111,228 miles (+17,499)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    111,228 miles
    Test number
    676405072131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,729 miles (+12,561)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,729 miles
    Test number
    347615171148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,168 miles (+18,610)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,168 miles
    Test number
    791601380199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,558 miles (+16,330)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,558 miles
    Test number
    720177549161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,228 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,228 miles
    Test number
    162739648116
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass46,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,228 miles
    Test number
    901679948106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 SAM

Does LR05 SAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 SAM expired on 25 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SAM?
The MOT on LR05 SAM expired on 25 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 SAM done?
LR05 SAM was recorded at 175,888 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023, an average of 8,553 miles a year.
Has LR05 SAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SAM has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LR05 SAM 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 SAM find?
LR05 SAM passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front wheel arch missing resulting in road wheel pultruding; rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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