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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2011 · 2,495 cc

LU56 AGEMOT history

LU56 AGE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 97,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LU56 AGE green 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 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,553 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU56 AGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU56 AGE was last recorded at 97,553 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,784 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,769 miles
Average per year
3,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,553 miles
  • 2025 – 93,784 miles
  • 2022 – 90,355 miles
  • 2021 – 90,222 miles
  • 2020 – 82,545 miles
  • 2018 – 79,894 miles
  • 2017 – 79,790 miles
  • 2014 – 52,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,553 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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,553 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,553 miles
    Test number
    263919862673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,784 miles (+3,429)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,784 miles
    Test number
    285771664905
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded over (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass90,355 miles (+133)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,355 miles
    Test number
    856027145082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass90,222 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,222 miles
    Test number
    363168604704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail90,222 miles (+7,677)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,222 miles
    Test number
    776672321155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass82,545 miles (+1)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,545 miles
    Test number
    882942698084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Fail82,544 miles (+2,650)5 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,544 miles
    Test number
    624032636127
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  8. Pass79,894 miles (+104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,894 miles
    Test number
    786843615570
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust front/rear axles

  9. Pass79,790 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,790 miles
    Test number
    669786299947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  10. Fail79,790 miles (+26,979)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,790 miles
    Test number
    490503976926
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  11. Pass52,811 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,811 miles
    Test number
    335319304317
    • Note2 Front number plates fitted, Bonnet/Bumper
    • NoteOSF Side light dimmer than other but working

Questions about LU56 AGE

Does LU56 AGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU56 AGE is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU56 AGE?
The MOT on LU56 AGE is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU56 AGE done?
LU56 AGE was recorded at 97,553 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,834 miles a year.
Has LU56 AGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU56 AGE has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LU56 AGE 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 LU56 AGE find?
LU56 AGE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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