Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
LR55 JOSMOT history
LR55 JOS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,670 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 163,670 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,731 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 JOS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 JOS was last recorded at 163,670 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 5,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,902 miles · 1 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,768 miles
- Average per year
- 7,731 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,670 miles
- 2025 – 157,902 miles
- 2024 – 151,388 miles
- 2023 – 148,700 miles
- 2022 – 137,783 miles
- 2021 – 126,999 miles
- 2020 – 117,567 miles
- 2019 – 116,479 miles
- 2018 – 113,211 miles
- 2017 – 109,149 miles
- 2015 – 106,600 miles
- 2014 – 103,573 miles
- 2013 – 95,925 miles
- 2012 – 88,072 miles
- 2011 – 78,849 miles
- 2010 – 49,075 miles
- 2009 – 29,906 miles
- 2008 – 28,735 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,670 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,670 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 163,670 miles
- Test number
- 778190881803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,609 miles (+5,707)4 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,609 miles
- Test number
- 192698378256
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass157,902 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 157,902 miles
- Test number
- 292164324502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,893 miles (+6,505)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,893 miles
- Test number
- 988367975978
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass151,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 151,388 miles
- Test number
- 653123387772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,388 miles (+2,688)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,388 miles
- Test number
- 642444934754
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorPower steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Pass148,700 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 148,700 miles
- Test number
- 763325121709
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail148,698 miles (+10,915)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,698 miles
- Test number
- 746448037322
- MajorCentral Rear Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,783 miles (+10,784)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 137,783 miles
- Test number
- 219762715145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,999 miles (+9,432)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 126,999 miles
- Test number
- 451464168454
- 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))
Pass117,567 miles (+1,088)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 117,567 miles
- Test number
- 623956854868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,479 miles (+3,268)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 116,479 miles
- Test number
- 568946402996
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass113,211 miles (+4,062)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 113,211 miles
- Test number
- 683039098556
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass109,149 miles (+2,549)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 109,149 miles
- Test number
- 116349076520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,600 miles (+3,027)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 106,600 miles
- Test number
- 174334153173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,573 miles (+7,648)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 103,573 miles
- Test number
- 468166514434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,925 miles (+7,853)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 95,925 miles
- Test number
- 836812523381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,072 miles (+164)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 88,072 miles
- Test number
- 508827122353
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail87,908 miles (+9,059)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,908 miles
- Test number
- 409142422350
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass78,849 miles (+7,101)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 78,849 miles
- Test number
- 508495821352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,748 miles (+17)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 71,748 miles
- Test number
- 468290591024
- NoteOffside front tyre 3mm
- NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm
Fail71,731 miles (+22,656)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,731 miles
- Test number
- 728529381096
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
- NoteOffside front tyre 3mm
- NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm
Pass49,075 miles (+19,169)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 49,075 miles
- Test number
- 314937690064
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOil leak
Pass29,906 miles (+1,171)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 29,906 miles
- Test number
- 981157509195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,735 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 28,735 miles
- Test number
- 731665878229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 JOS
- Does LR55 JOS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 JOS is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 JOS?
- The MOT on LR55 JOS is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 JOS done?
- LR55 JOS was recorded at 163,670 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 7,731 miles a year.
- Has LR55 JOS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 JOS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR55 JOS 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 LR55 JOS find?
- LR55 JOS passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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