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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

5566DMOT history

5566D is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 50,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

5566D black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
50,898 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5566D
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

5566D was last recorded at 50,898 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 1,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,598 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,300 miles
Average per year
1,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,898 miles
  • 2024 – 49,598 miles
  • 2023 – 48,560 miles
  • 2022 – 47,375 miles
  • 2021 – 46,107 miles
  • 2020 – 43,688 miles
  • 2019 – 40,912 miles
  • 2018 – 39,131 miles
  • 2017 – 37,878 miles
  • 2016 – 35,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,898 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre front, exhaust flange nuts loose (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint seal minor leak of grease
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint seal leaking CV grease
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,898 miles (+1,300)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    50,898 miles
    Test number
    491033683726
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre front, exhaust flange nuts loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint seal minor leak of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint seal leaking CV grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass49,598 miles (+1,038)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,598 miles
    Test number
    146089927422
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint requires tightening (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass48,560 miles (+1,185)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,560 miles
    Test number
    599708996079
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track tube) requires attention (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel housing leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track tube (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass47,375 miles (+1,268)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,375 miles
    Test number
    666875277800
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside of swept zone (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass46,107 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,107 miles
    Test number
    161735644933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,688 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,688 miles
    Test number
    291596704641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,912 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,912 miles
    Test number
    972902915527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,131 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,131 miles
    Test number
    972366662531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,878 miles
    Test number
    791897012938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,878 miles (+2,293)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,878 miles
    Test number
    959919984803
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  11. Pass35,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,585 miles
    Test number
    534917180899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5566D

What vehicle is registration 5566D currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5566D on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Sept 2013. 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 5566D currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5566D is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 5566D?
The MOT on 5566D is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5566D done?
5566D was recorded at 50,898 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 1,682 miles a year.
Has 5566D ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5566D has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on 5566D 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 5566D find?
5566D passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre front, exhaust flange nuts loose; nearside front axle swivel joint seal minor leak of grease; offside front axle swivel joint seal leaking cv grease, and 1 more.

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