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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

T19 LBCMOT history

T19 LBC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 186,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
186,237 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T19 LBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T19 LBC was last recorded at 186,237 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 4,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,672 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,565 miles
Average per year
9,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,237 miles
  • 2024 – 181,569 miles
  • 2023 – 175,533 miles
  • 2022 – 169,400 miles
  • 2021 – 162,298 miles
  • 2020 – 155,998 miles
  • 2019 – 149,990 miles
  • 2018 – 139,569 miles
  • 2017 – 127,233 miles
  • 2016 – 111,733 miles
  • 2015 – 101,400 miles
  • 2014 – 92,453 miles
  • 2013 – 79,506 miles
  • 2012 – 64,794 miles
  • 2011 – 50,310 miles
  • 2010 – 34,084 miles
  • 2009 – 27,715 miles
  • 2008 – 20,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,237 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint on pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes @axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,237 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    186,237 miles
    Test number
    317649926090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint on pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  2. Fail186,237 miles (+4,565)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,237 miles
    Test number
    703690139262
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing on coil spring (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged hose to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint on pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass181,672 miles (+103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    181,672 miles
    Test number
    233695901503
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox to transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail181,569 miles (+6,036)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,569 miles
    Test number
    637264473660
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing damp (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Pressure regulator on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner chassis/crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in centre of tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,533 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    175,533 miles
    Test number
    721606301738
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail175,532 miles (+6,132)5 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,532 miles
    Test number
    624253726287
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Outer chassis rail to rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Outer chassis rail to rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass169,400 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    169,400 miles
    Test number
    261634204686
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes @axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail169,395 miles (+7,097)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,395 miles
    Test number
    313100465724
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Axle leaking (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Drop arm insecure on steering box (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorUpper Steering column universal joint insecure At connection to column (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes @axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass162,298 miles (+6,300)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    162,298 miles
    Test number
    125328146484
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass155,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,998 miles
    Test number
    997924420341
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail155,998 miles (+6,008)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,998 miles
    Test number
    836364379151
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass149,990 miles (+10,421)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,990 miles
    Test number
    625966853927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,569 miles (+12,336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,569 miles
    Test number
    298835305504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass127,233 miles (+15,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,233 miles
    Test number
    522851614736
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  15. Pass111,733 miles (+10,333)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,733 miles
    Test number
    126081432816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,400 miles (+8,947)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,400 miles
    Test number
    876866817236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,453 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,453 miles
    Test number
    877754694241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,446 miles (+12,940)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,446 miles
    Test number
    167883194207
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass79,506 miles (+291)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,506 miles
    Test number
    166056493262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S and O/S/F wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated.

  20. Fail79,215 miles (+14,421)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,215 miles
    Test number
    455953583221
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S and O/S/F wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated.

  21. Pass64,794 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,794 miles
    Test number
    209699172221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,784 miles (+14,474)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,784 miles
    Test number
    748525772256
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  23. Pass50,310 miles (+16,226)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,310 miles
    Test number
    615862931151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,084 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,084 miles
    Test number
    653155380031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail34,084 miles (+6,369)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,084 miles
    Test number
    550115380026
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass27,715 miles (+7,061)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,715 miles
    Test number
    613683189049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,654 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,654 miles
    Test number
    822454478040
    • NoteNo inside mirror fitted

Questions about T19 LBC

Does T19 LBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T19 LBC is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T19 LBC?
The MOT on T19 LBC is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T19 LBC done?
T19 LBC was recorded at 186,237 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 9,326 miles a year.
Has T19 LBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T19 LBC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T19 LBC 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 T19 LBC find?
T19 LBC passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; lower steering column universal joint has slight wear or play; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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