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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

L55 RHHMOT history

L55 RHH is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L55 RHH grey 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 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,765 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 RHH
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
26 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 RHH was last recorded at 89,765 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 3,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,648 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,117 miles
Average per year
3,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,765 miles
  • 2025 – 86,648 miles
  • 2024 – 82,778 miles
  • 2023 – 79,350 miles
  • 2022 – 75,048 miles
  • 2021 – 70,525 miles
  • 2020 – 67,422 miles
  • 2019 – 59,110 miles
  • 2018 – 54,417 miles
  • 2017 – 51,360 miles
  • 2016 – 47,584 miles
  • 2015 – 44,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,765 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,765 miles (+3,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    89,765 miles
    Test number
    568105577246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass86,648 miles (+3,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,648 miles
    Test number
    462154883496
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass82,778 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,778 miles
    Test number
    610856003656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail82,778 miles (+3,428)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,778 miles
    Test number
    665879357723
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,350 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,350 miles
    Test number
    430846534362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail79,348 miles (+4,300)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    637192220642
    • MajorBrake servo damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,048 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,048 miles
    Test number
    367514942180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail75,046 miles (+4,521)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,046 miles
    Test number
    968138138043
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass70,525 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,525 miles
    Test number
    279594296593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Fail70,525 miles (+3,103)2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,525 miles
    Test number
    308691709425
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass67,422 miles (+8,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,422 miles
    Test number
    599720966340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,110 miles
    Test number
    228746541463
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail59,110 miles (+4,693)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,110 miles
    Test number
    905917944842
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass54,417 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,417 miles
    Test number
    924352302286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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)

  15. Fail54,417 miles (+3,057)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,417 miles
    Test number
    935626499863
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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)

  16. Pass51,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    871904108787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,360 miles (+3,776)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    621674357391
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass47,584 miles (+2,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,584 miles
    Test number
    839397738944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mudflap bracket broken

  19. Pass44,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,640 miles
    Test number
    219180625495
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail44,637 miles1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,637 miles
    Test number
    426750725130
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L55 RHH

Does L55 RHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 RHH is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 RHH?
The MOT on L55 RHH is valid until 31 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 RHH done?
L55 RHH was recorded at 89,765 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 3,930 miles a year.
Has L55 RHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 RHH has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L55 RHH 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 RHH find?
L55 RHH passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bushes; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bushes; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres.

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