
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L55 MUDMOT history
L55 MUD is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 203,844 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 203,844 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 20 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 2,799 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 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
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 MUD was last recorded at 203,844 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 4,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 199,754 miles · 7 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,090 miles
- Average per year
- 2,799 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 203,844 miles
- 2025 – 199,754 miles
- 2024 – 198,412 miles
- 2023 – 197,988 miles
- 2022 – 196,844 miles
- 2021 – 196,833 miles
- 2020 – 193,116 miles
- 2019 – 191,786 miles
- 2018 – 188,033 miles
- 2017 – 184,320 miles
- 2016 – 179,845 miles
- 2015 – 176,288 miles
- 2014 – 171,224 miles
- 2013 – 166,366 miles
- 2012 – 160,281 miles
- 2011 – 154,552 miles
- 2010 – 149,945 miles
- 2009 – 149,886 miles
- 2008 – 149,813 miles
- 2007 – 149,387 miles
- 2006 – 148,835 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Power steering belt loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Viscus fan not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Full MOT history
34 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,844 miles (+4,090)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 203,844 miles
- Test number
- 581182027055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,754 miles (+1,342)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 199,754 miles
- Test number
- 653927017042
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass198,412 miles (+424)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 198,412 miles
- Test number
- 766688703809
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier and corroded (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass197,988 miles (+1,144)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 197,988 miles
- Test number
- 833111565221
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass196,844 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 196,844 miles
- Test number
- 459971797376
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail196,833 miles (+3,709)1 dangerous8 major2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,833 miles
- Test number
- 227624188235
- DangerousFront Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft badly damaged and leaking (6.1.7 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt By steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass193,124 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 193,124 miles
- Test number
- 846948788248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail193,116 miles (+1,330)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,116 miles
- Test number
- 430465421175
- DangerousTowbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass191,786 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 191,786 miles
- Test number
- 913212090151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail191,780 miles (+3,747)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,780 miles
- Test number
- 815143504122
- DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass188,033 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 188,033 miles
- Test number
- 100432256306
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering belt loose
- AdvisoryViscus fan not working
Fail188,033 miles (+3,713)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,033 miles
- Test number
- 347362031306
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (hockey stick bushes) (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Lower Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering belt loose
- AdvisoryViscus fan not working
Pass184,320 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 184,320 miles
- Test number
- 856847592644
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail184,318 miles (+4,473)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,318 miles
- Test number
- 720872787574
- FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm steering box (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass179,845 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 179,845 miles
- Test number
- 250032260640
- AdvisoryCentre Rear pinion oil seal leaking slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose / caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Fail179,845 miles (+3,557)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,845 miles
- Test number
- 753148955111
- FailureCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front & rear hockey stick bush's (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front & rear hockey stick bush's (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear pinion oil seal leaking slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose / caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass176,288 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 176,288 miles
- Test number
- 968790465103
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteBattery box holed
- NoteBulk head damaged offside
- NoteDrivers seat belt buckle damaged
- NoteNearside front outrigger corroded
- NotePassenger seatbelt buckle damaged
Fail176,288 miles (+5,064)5 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,288 miles
- Test number
- 979046655139
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteBattery box holed
- NoteBulk head damaged offside
- NoteDrivers seat belt buckle damaged
- NoteNearside front outrigger corroded
- NotePassenger seatbelt buckle damaged
Pass171,224 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 171,224 miles
- Test number
- 519319144168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,224 miles (+4,858)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,224 miles
- Test number
- 338778444194
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass166,366 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 166,366 miles
- Test number
- 507190733133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear pinion oil seal leaking slightly
Fail166,366 miles (+6,085)9 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,366 miles
- Test number
- 516030623172
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteRear pinion oil seal leaking slightly
Pass160,281 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 160,281 miles
- Test number
- 205608532458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,281 miles (+5,729)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,281 miles
- Test number
- 446157332175
- FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass154,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 154,552 miles
- Test number
- 975233431142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,552 miles (+4,607)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,552 miles
- Test number
- 149523831163
- DangerousFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Pass149,945 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 149,945 miles
- Test number
- 140389950166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,886 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 149,886 miles
- Test number
- 883159459103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,886 miles (+73)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,886 miles
- Test number
- 253739959433
- DangerousFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass149,813 miles (+426)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 149,813 miles
- Test number
- 931626458134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 149,387 miles
- Test number
- 913509147164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,387 miles (+552)9 dangerous11 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,387 miles
- Test number
- 261286937190
- DangerousHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- DangerousNOTE; TWO NUTS/BOLTS MISSING FROM FRONT PROPSHAFT.ONE ON EACH JOINT....
- DangerousNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- DangerousPower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteNOTE; BOTH FRONT STEERING/AXLE SWIVELS SLIGHT OIL/GREASE LEAK....
Pass148,835 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2007
- Odometer
- 148,835 miles
- Test number
- 102040646111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,835 miles10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,835 miles
- Test number
- 303928036145
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Questions about L55 MUD
- Does L55 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 MUD is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 MUD?
- The MOT on L55 MUD is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 MUD done?
- L55 MUD was recorded at 203,844 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 2,799 miles a year.
- Has L55 MUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 MUD has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on L55 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 L55 MUD find?
- L55 MUD passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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