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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

LR55 MABMOT history

LR55 MAB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LR55 MAB 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 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
86,016 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MAB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MAB was last recorded at 86,016 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2015: 66,820 miles, lower than 665,910 miles on 31 Dec 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,013 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,016 miles
  • 2024 – 85,932 miles
  • 2023 – 85,657 miles
  • 2022 – 84,238 miles
  • 2021 – 83,511 miles
  • 2020 – 82,114 miles
  • 2019 – 81,982 miles
  • 2016 – 74,835 miles
  • 2015 – 66,820 miles
  • 2014 – 665,910 miles
  • 2013 – 54,831 miles
  • 2012 – 50,216 miles
  • 2011 – 46,167 miles
  • 2010 – 39,160 miles
  • 2009 – 23,985 miles
  • 2008 – 20,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,016 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear prop joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,016 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,016 miles
    Test number
    262689348321
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Fail86,013 miles (+81)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,013 miles
    Test number
    890398616240
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass85,932 miles (+275)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,932 miles
    Test number
    261843217031
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity parking (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear prop u/j has slight play

  4. Pass85,657 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,657 miles
    Test number
    429137415909
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear prop joint has slight play

  5. Fail85,644 miles (+1,406)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,644 miles
    Test number
    359495913312
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear prop joint has slight play

  6. Pass84,238 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,238 miles
    Test number
    965178440718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,511 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,511 miles
    Test number
    604607080029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,351 miles (+1,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,351 miles
    Test number
    321452358108
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,114 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    82,114 miles
    Test number
    637276858701
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail82,112 miles (+130)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,112 miles
    Test number
    825487541804
    • MajorCentral Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail81,982 miles (+7,147)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,982 miles
    Test number
    476882010033
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass74,835 miles (+8,015)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,835 miles
    Test number
    357024257951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,820 miles (-599,090)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,820 miles
    Test number
    476696805069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail665,910 miles (+611,079)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    665,910 miles
    Test number
    356985464363
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass54,831 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,831 miles
    Test number
    398424953351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,704 miles (+4,488)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,704 miles
    Test number
    396111753374
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass50,216 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,216 miles
    Test number
    239307952220
    • NoteNearside front sphere leaking

  18. Fail50,198 miles (+4,031)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,198 miles
    Test number
    758846352295
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front sphere leaking

  19. Pass46,167 miles (+7,007)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,167 miles
    Test number
    815281931242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/s/f swivel leaking

  20. Pass39,160 miles (+15,175)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,160 miles
    Test number
    351246250406
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front swivel slight oil leak

  21. Pass23,985 miles (+3,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,985 miles
    Test number
    561865969281
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass20,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,368 miles
    Test number
    100009958277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 MAB

Does LR55 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 MAB is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MAB?
The MOT on LR55 MAB is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 MAB done?
LR55 MAB was recorded at 86,016 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,787 miles a year.
Has LR55 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MAB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 MAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 MAB find?
LR55 MAB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, and 1 more.

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