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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

LR55 DEBMOT history

LR55 DEB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LR55 DEB 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 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
174,562 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 DEB
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
20 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 DEB was last recorded at 174,562 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,918 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
644 miles
Average per year
7,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,562 miles
  • 2025 – 173,918 miles
  • 2024 – 173,606 miles
  • 2023 – 173,101 miles
  • 2022 – 172,645 miles
  • 2021 – 171,911 miles
  • 2020 – 170,621 miles
  • 2019 – 169,448 miles
  • 2018 – 168,708 miles
  • 2017 – 168,061 miles
  • 2016 – 167,764 miles
  • 2015 – 166,878 miles
  • 2014 – 144,851 miles
  • 2013 – 124,966 miles
  • 2012 – 105,538 miles
  • 2011 – 87,275 miles
  • 2010 – 67,747 miles
  • 2009 – 43,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,562 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,562 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    174,562 miles
    Test number
    427674463344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,918 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    173,918 miles
    Test number
    231887458954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass173,606 miles (+505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    173,606 miles
    Test number
    401095066863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass173,101 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    173,101 miles
    Test number
    946456673592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass172,645 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    172,645 miles
    Test number
    503826386917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass171,911 miles (+1,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    171,911 miles
    Test number
    215967677101
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass170,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    170,621 miles
    Test number
    360898463391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail170,621 miles (+1,173)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,621 miles
    Test number
    826071279493
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass169,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    169,448 miles
    Test number
    215306340556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail169,448 miles (+740)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,448 miles
    Test number
    652030247872
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  11. Pass168,708 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    168,708 miles
    Test number
    383403262751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass168,061 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    168,061 miles
    Test number
    849488967106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass167,764 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    167,764 miles
    Test number
    140288342703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass166,878 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    166,878 miles
    Test number
    296759815211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass163,063 miles (+18,212)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    163,063 miles
    Test number
    125424645432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass144,851 miles (+19,885)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    144,851 miles
    Test number
    385098144079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass124,966 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    124,966 miles
    Test number
    135679223417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Fail124,963 miles (+19,425)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,963 miles
    Test number
    246208723073
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass105,538 miles (+18,263)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    105,538 miles
    Test number
    525253622095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    87,275 miles
    Test number
    836531131074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,274 miles (+19,527)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,274 miles
    Test number
    995881431046
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  22. Pass67,747 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,747 miles
    Test number
    400463640014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail67,745 miles (+24,600)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,745 miles
    Test number
    313092940001
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass43,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,145 miles
    Test number
    194327529426
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 DEB

Does LR55 DEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 DEB is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 DEB?
The MOT on LR55 DEB is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 DEB done?
LR55 DEB was recorded at 174,562 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 7,516 miles a year.
Has LR55 DEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 DEB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LR55 DEB 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 LR55 DEB find?
LR55 DEB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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