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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.

L55 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass203,844 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass203,844 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    203,844 miles
    Test number
    581182027055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass193,124 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    193,124 miles
    Test number
    846948788248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass171,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    171,224 miles
    Test number
    519319144168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Pass160,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    160,281 miles
    Test number
    205608532458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. Pass154,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    154,552 miles
    Test number
    975233431142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. Pass149,945 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    149,945 miles
    Test number
    140389950166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass149,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    149,886 miles
    Test number
    883159459103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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)
  30. Pass149,813 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    149,813 miles
    Test number
    931626458134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass149,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    149,387 miles
    Test number
    913509147164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. 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....
  33. Pass148,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    148,835 miles
    Test number
    102040646111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. 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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