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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L55 MUKMOT history

L55 MUK is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 126,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L55 MUK black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
126,077 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 MUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 MUK was last recorded at 126,077 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2016: 98,021 miles, lower than 977,949 miles on 16 Dec 2015.
  • 9 Apr 2019: 109,258 miles, lower than 666,090 miles on 26 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,769 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
308 miles
Average per year
5,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,077 miles
  • 2025 – 125,769 miles
  • 2023 – 125,471 miles
  • 2021 – 123,264 miles
  • 2020 – 119,863 miles
  • 2019 – 109,265 miles
  • 2018 – 666,090 miles
  • 2017 – 100,756 miles
  • 2016 – 98,040 miles
  • 2015 – 977,949 miles
  • 2014 – 88,514 miles
  • 2013 – 86,968 miles
  • 2012 – 82,658 miles
  • 2011 – 78,685 miles
  • 2010 – 73,232 miles
  • 2009 – 66,219 miles
  • 2008 – 56,617 miles
  • 2007 – 37,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,077 miles
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint weeping
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint weeping
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front fluid leak around engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Indicator switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,077 miles (+308)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    126,077 miles
    Test number
    270524590048
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,769 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,769 miles
    Test number
    318890928475
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront fluid leak around engine bay
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  3. Fail125,769 miles (+298)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,769 miles
    Test number
    825977018498
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront fluid leak around engine bay
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  4. Pass125,471 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,471 miles
    Test number
    174767894463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,050 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    125,050 miles
    Test number
    545989781857
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail125,041 miles (+1,777)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,041 miles
    Test number
    774268060789
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn pivot bush and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass123,264 miles (+3,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,264 miles
    Test number
    605460615829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass119,863 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,863 miles
    Test number
    667536155464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront swivel joints leaking

  9. Fail119,863 miles (+10,598)5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,863 miles
    Test number
    533466805363
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass109,265 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,265 miles
    Test number
    249310905043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint has slight weap

  11. Fail109,258 miles (-556,832)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,258 miles
    Test number
    359770757709
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint has slight weap

  12. Pass666,090 miles (+563,418)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    666,090 miles
    Test number
    588529736610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail102,672 miles (+1,916)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,672 miles
    Test number
    984167754979
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass100,756 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,756 miles
    Test number
    586237760776
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  15. Fail100,751 miles (+2,711)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,751 miles
    Test number
    140238993010
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  16. Pass98,040 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,040 miles
    Test number
    662556512387
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Fail98,021 miles (-879,928)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,021 miles
    Test number
    241533722649
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Fail977,949 miles (+885,998)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    977,949 miles
    Test number
    383250000425
    • FailureNearside 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 dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass91,951 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,951 miles
    Test number
    456478825087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,514 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,514 miles
    Test number
    648677254115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,347 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,347 miles
    Test number
    639070394061
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass88,347 miles (+1,379)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,347 miles
    Test number
    988980594079
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass86,968 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,968 miles
    Test number
    478858013277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,658 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    339878742298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,643 miles (+3,958)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,643 miles
    Test number
    567142442249
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass78,685 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    78,685 miles
    Test number
    937066831245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,232 miles (+7,013)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,232 miles
    Test number
    821361860201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass66,219 miles (+9,602)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,219 miles
    Test number
    410259079203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass56,617 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,617 miles
    Test number
    234228348336
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pedal antislip has a tear
    • NoteHandbrake is near the end of it's effective travel

  30. Fail56,617 miles (+19,601)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,617 miles
    Test number
    570218348361
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pedal antislip has a tear
    • NoteHandbrake is near the end of it's effective travel

  31. Pass37,016 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,016 miles
    Test number
    590078347328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTravel at parking brake lever

  32. Fail37,016 miles (+15,341)4 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,016 miles
    Test number
    992248547330
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTravel at parking brake lever

  33. Pass21,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,675 miles
    Test number
    672938807095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 MUK

Does L55 MUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 MUK is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 MUK?
The MOT on L55 MUK is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 MUK done?
L55 MUK was recorded at 126,077 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 5,333 miles a year.
Has L55 MUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 MUK has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 MUK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 MUK find?
L55 MUK passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: steering box leaking oil; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; nearside front tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch, and 7 more.

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