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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

L55 CDTMOT history

L55 CDT is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 47,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

L55 CDT grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
47,254 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 CDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 CDT was last recorded at 47,254 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,254 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,254 miles
  • 2025 – 46,252 miles
  • 2024 – 44,724 miles
  • 2023 – 40,872 miles
  • 2022 – 38,621 miles
  • 2021 – 34,742 miles
  • 2020 – 31,855 miles
  • 2019 – 28,867 miles
  • 2018 – 26,336 miles
  • 2017 – 23,997 miles
  • 2016 – 19,961 miles
  • 2015 – 16,712 miles
  • 2014 – 10,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,254 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    47,254 miles
    Test number
    678726277066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail47,254 miles (+1,002)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,254 miles
    Test number
    843298376316
    • MajorReversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass46,252 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    46,252 miles
    Test number
    272904774921
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail46,252 miles (+1,528)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,252 miles
    Test number
    722990043077
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass44,724 miles (+3,852)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,724 miles
    Test number
    244262381127
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass40,872 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    40,872 miles
    Test number
    943238110948
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrodid

  7. Fail40,872 miles (+2,251)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,872 miles
    Test number
    259603649123
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrodid

  8. Pass38,621 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    38,621 miles
    Test number
    419462298153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodid

  9. Fail38,621 miles (+3,879)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,621 miles
    Test number
    892453012165
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodid

  10. Pass34,742 miles (+2,887)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,742 miles
    Test number
    215550633495
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in bumper (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  11. Pass31,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    31,855 miles
    Test number
    270910599860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,852 miles (+2,985)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,852 miles
    Test number
    987515760053
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  13. Pass28,867 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,867 miles
    Test number
    484725368395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Position lamp not working

  14. Fail28,862 miles (+2,526)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,862 miles
    Test number
    182855964244
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Position lamp not working

  15. Pass26,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,336 miles
    Test number
    125216367687
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower side light not working

  16. Fail26,334 miles (+2,337)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,334 miles
    Test number
    452313238861
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower side light not working

  17. Pass23,997 miles (+4,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    23,997 miles
    Test number
    880191465741
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  18. Pass19,961 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,961 miles
    Test number
    807022351280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,712 miles (+372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,712 miles
    Test number
    708813675159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass16,340 miles (+6,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,340 miles
    Test number
    465518215180
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass10,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    10,177 miles
    Test number
    945618224120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 CDT

Does L55 CDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 CDT is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 CDT?
The MOT on L55 CDT is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 CDT done?
L55 CDT was recorded at 47,254 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 2,986 miles a year.
Has L55 CDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 CDT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 CDT 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 L55 CDT find?
L55 CDT passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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