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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

K55 MUDMOT history

K55 MUD is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 220,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

K55 MUD red 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 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
220,756 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 MUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
16 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 MUD was last recorded at 220,756 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 4,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,078 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,678 miles
Average per year
5,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,756 miles
  • 2024 – 216,078 miles
  • 2023 – 210,971 miles
  • 2022 – 204,150 miles
  • 2021 – 196,757 miles
  • 2020 – 189,952 miles
  • 2019 – 180,619 miles
  • 2018 – 171,833 miles
  • 2017 – 162,414 miles
  • 2016 – 152,544 miles
  • 2015 – 141,206 miles
  • 2014 – 139,500 miles
  • 2013 – 136,559 miles
  • 2012 – 128,926 miles
  • 2011 – 125,661 miles
  • 2010 – 121,169 miles
  • 2009 – 117,684 miles
  • 2008 – 113,454 miles
  • 2007 – 108,842 miles
  • 2006 – 104,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,756 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,756 miles (+4,678)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    220,756 miles
    Test number
    549119654204
    • MinorCentral Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass216,078 miles (+5,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    216,078 miles
    Test number
    880323675976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass210,971 miles (+6,821)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    210,971 miles
    Test number
    490184542744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass204,150 miles (+7,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    204,150 miles
    Test number
    399605808251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass196,757 miles (+6,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    196,757 miles
    Test number
    202623766101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass189,952 miles (+9,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    189,952 miles
    Test number
    134780084458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass180,619 miles (+8,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    180,619 miles
    Test number
    715683320625
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass171,833 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    171,833 miles
    Test number
    170302721425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail171,766 miles (+9,352)1 dangerous6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,766 miles
    Test number
    759409144997
    • DangerousTowbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear crossmember badly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested obviously not working correctly so didn't finsh brake test (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way pulls to left (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering lock stop incorrectly adjusted both front , fowling on radius arms at full lock (2.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp pattern only just visible

  10. Pass162,414 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    162,414 miles
    Test number
    823548847465
    • AdvisoryDoor hinges worn
    • AdvisoryHeadlights starting to deteriorate, images just ok
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bushes worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front bearing
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm bushes soft

  11. Fail162,414 miles (+9,870)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,414 miles
    Test number
    501507420145
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryDoor hinges worn
    • AdvisoryHeadlights starting to deteriorate, images just ok
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bushes worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front bearing
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm bushes soft

  12. Pass152,544 miles (+11,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    152,544 miles
    Test number
    398880174743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass141,206 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,206 miles
    Test number
    968691245181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,500 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    139,500 miles
    Test number
    708210324115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,559 miles (+7,633)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    136,559 miles
    Test number
    607553323112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,926 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    128,926 miles
    Test number
    489579932165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,661 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    125,661 miles
    Test number
    859042361114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,169 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    121,169 miles
    Test number
    934413660165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,684 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    117,684 miles
    Test number
    402351679106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass113,454 miles (+4,612)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    113,454 miles
    Test number
    944936268188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,842 miles (+4,119)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    108,842 miles
    Test number
    483323557196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    104,723 miles
    Test number
    251926666182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 MUD

Does K55 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 MUD is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 MUD?
The MOT on K55 MUD is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 MUD done?
K55 MUD was recorded at 220,756 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 5,907 miles a year.
Has K55 MUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 MUD has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on K55 MUD 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 K55 MUD find?
K55 MUD passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central rear sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front nail in tyre; offside rear nail in tyre.

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