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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Petrol · 1989 · 3,528 cc

555 DXJMOT history

555 DXJ is a grey petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

555 DXJ grey 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 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
108,712 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
555 DXJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

555 DXJ was last recorded at 108,712 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,319 miles · 25 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
393 miles
Average per year
639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,712 miles
  • 2020 – 108,319 miles
  • 2019 – 107,107 miles
  • 2018 – 107,085 miles
  • 2017 – 107,082 miles
  • 2016 – 107,082 miles
  • 2015 – 107,082 miles
  • 2014 – 107,082 miles
  • 2013 – 106,965 miles
  • 2012 – 105,747 miles
  • 2011 – 105,108 miles
  • 2010 – 102,196 miles
  • 2009 – 101,387 miles
  • 2008 – 100,665 miles
  • 2007 – 98,331 miles
  • 2006 – 95,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,712 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryA little excess travel on service brake pedal.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Corrosion to front of bonnet around catch

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Excessive corrosion to nearside front floor

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis, outriggers and cross members

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tow bar support arm nearside weakened, piece cut out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    108,712 miles
    Test number
    749260278135
    • AdvisoryA little excess travel on service brake pedal.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,706 miles (+387)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,706 miles
    Test number
    770899322131
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryA little excess travel on service brake pedal.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,319 miles (+109)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,319 miles
    Test number
    736898076417
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front of bonnet around catch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside chassis, outriggers and cross members
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion to nearside front floor
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar support arm nearside weakened, piece cut out

  4. Fail108,210 miles (+1,103)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,210 miles
    Test number
    772384423141
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front nearside joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front of bonnet around catch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside chassis, outriggers and cross members
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion to nearside front floor
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar support arm nearside weakened, piece cut out

  5. Pass107,107 miles (+22)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,107 miles
    Test number
    799697751466
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front of bonnet around catch.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside chassis.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outriggers and cross members.
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion front nearside floor.
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Corrosion to brake discs all round (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryTow bar support arm nearside weakened by piece cut out.

  6. Fail107,085 miles (+3)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,085 miles
    Test number
    757056952297
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear centre cross member reinforcing bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front of bonnet around catch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside chassis
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outriggers and cross member
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion to nearside front floor
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion to nearside front mud flap mounting bracket
    • AdvisoryNearside tow bar support arm slightly weakened by a piece cut out
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,082 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    178676690804
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front offside floor.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside chassis outriggers and cross members
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion to front nearside floor
    • AdvisoryNearside tow bar support arm to chassis slightly weakened, piece cut out.
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine and gearbox.

  8. Pass107,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    108843183460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    528350424201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,082 miles1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    363490810521
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass107,082 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    976123454304
    • NoteCorrosion to offside and nearside chassis,outriggers and cross members.

  12. Fail107,082 miles (+117)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    716122754373
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to offside and nearside chassis,outriggers and cross members.

  13. Pass106,965 miles (+1,218)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    106,965 miles
    Test number
    765752313319
    • NoteCorrosion to floor panels and doors
    • NoteCorrosion to offside and nearside chassis and outriggers.
    • NoteExcessive corrosion to nearside front floor
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass105,747 miles (+639)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    105,747 miles
    Test number
    878748432391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside towbar arm to chassis slightly weakened by piece cut out

  15. Pass105,108 miles (+2,912)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,108 miles
    Test number
    438868801363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside towbar arm to chassis slightly weakened by piece cut out
    • NoteRear offside and nearside brake pipes metal to metal contact on axle

  16. Pass102,196 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    102,196 miles
    Test number
    480679480174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,387 miles (+5)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    101,387 miles
    Test number
    753037699137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteChassis and floor corroded
    • NoteO/s/f brake caliper brake pipe routing incorrect
    • NoteSlight corrosion of rear crossmember and chassis
    • NoteSlight twist in o/s/f seatbelt[recoils o.k]

  18. Fail101,382 miles (+717)13 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,382 miles
    Test number
    204348049181
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteChassis and floor corroded

  19. Pass100,665 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    100,665 miles
    Test number
    972231048110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    98,331 miles
    Test number
    841018437062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail98,331 miles (+2,569)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,331 miles
    Test number
    984416337063
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteHazzard switch sometimes intermittant
    • NoteSurface corrosion of all brake pipes except two on rear axle

  22. Pass95,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    95,762 miles
    Test number
    170187906403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail95,762 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,762 miles
    Test number
    144025806420
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about 555 DXJ

What vehicle is registration 555 DXJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 555 DXJ on a grey petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1989. 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 555 DXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 555 DXJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 555 DXJ?
The MOT on 555 DXJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 555 DXJ done?
555 DXJ was recorded at 108,712 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 639 miles a year.
Has 555 DXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 555 DXJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 555 DXJ 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 555 DXJ find?
555 DXJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: a little excess travel on service brake pedal.; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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