Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,402 cc
5553EMOT history
5553E is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,101 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 92,101 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,765 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 5553E
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Apr 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
5553E was last recorded at 92,101 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,321 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 780 miles
- Average per year
- 3,765 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,101 miles
- 2025 – 91,321 miles
- 2024 – 90,663 miles
- 2023 – 90,085 miles
- 2022 – 89,005 miles
- 2021 – 87,507 miles
- 2020 – 85,898 miles
- 2019 – 83,035 miles
- 2018 – 80,340 miles
- 2017 – 77,273 miles
- 2016 – 76,650 miles
- 2015 – 73,003 miles
- 2014 – 68,829 miles
- 2013 – 63,908 miles
- 2012 – 57,153 miles
- 2011 – 41,273 miles
- 2010 – 32,214 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,101 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt At steering arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint leaking.Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip.
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front swivel joint leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,101 miles4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 92,101 miles
- Test number
- 979164050250
- MinorCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt At steering arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint leaking.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail92,101 miles (+780)1 repaired4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,101 miles
- Test number
- 619727000330
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt At steering arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint leaking.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,321 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 91,321 miles
- Test number
- 408334545336
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint leaking.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,321 miles (+658)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,321 miles
- Test number
- 822918453927
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint leaking.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,663 miles (+578)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 90,663 miles
- Test number
- 536561588209
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,085 miles (+1,080)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 90,085 miles
- Test number
- 638691823215
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,005 miles (+1,498)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 89,005 miles
- Test number
- 307800041166
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,507 miles (+1,609)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 87,507 miles
- Test number
- 780691417814
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,898 miles (+2,863)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 85,898 miles
- Test number
- 743115103223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,035 miles (+2,695)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 83,035 miles
- Test number
- 309357769443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,340 miles (+3,067)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 80,340 miles
- Test number
- 900976455092
- AdvisoryNearside track rod end has slight play
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass77,273 miles (+623)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 77,273 miles
- Test number
- 785516163907
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Fail76,650 miles (+3,647)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,650 miles
- Test number
- 677792416106
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,003 miles (+4,174)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 73,003 miles
- Test number
- 766335630605
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers bushes deteriorated slightly
- AdvisorySlight play in rear wheel bearings
- AdvisorySlight seepage of oil from steering box
Pass68,829 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 68,829 miles
- Test number
- 466770834412
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail68,829 miles (+4,921)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,829 miles
- Test number
- 958720234354
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass63,908 miles (+15)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 63,908 miles
- Test number
- 625612333320
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteClutch anti slip rubber missing
Fail63,893 miles (+6,740)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,893 miles
- Test number
- 447781333457
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteClutch anti slip rubber missing
Pass57,153 miles (+15,880)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 57,153 miles
- Test number
- 409370222331
- NoteWear showing to both rear damper bushes
Fail41,273 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,273 miles
- Test number
- 967288281061
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront prop rear U/J Badly worn.
Pass41,273 miles (+9,059)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 41,273 miles
- Test number
- 979438981022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront prop rear U/J Badly worn.
Pass32,214 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 32,214 miles
- Test number
- 400631480086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,214 miles8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,214 miles
- Test number
- 594611780005
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about 5553E
- What vehicle is registration 5553E currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 5553E on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 5553E currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5553E is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 5553E?
- The MOT on 5553E is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 5553E done?
- 5553E was recorded at 92,101 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 3,765 miles a year.
- Has 5553E ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 5553E has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on 5553E 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 5553E find?
- 5553E passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: central front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at steering arm.; front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear ball joint., and 4 more.
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