Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,492 cc
LR55 VHMMOT history
LR55 VHM is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,242 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 89,242 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,242 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 VHM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 11 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 VHM was last recorded at 89,242 miles on 22 Aug 2023, 3,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 85,777 miles · 1 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,465 miles
- Average per year
- 3,242 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 89,242 miles
- 2022 – 85,777 miles
- 2021 – 80,748 miles
- 2020 – 75,975 miles
- 2019 – 69,312 miles
- 2018 – 64,753 miles
- 2017 – 63,324 miles
- 2016 – 61,647 miles
- 2015 – 58,710 miles
- 2014 – 55,888 miles
- 2013 – 52,627 miles
- 2012 – 51,459 miles
- 2011 – 49,534 miles
- 2010 – 47,260 miles
- 2009 – 43,880 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,242 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,242 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 89,242 miles
- Test number
- 292522055657
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j))
Fail89,242 miles (+3,465)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,242 miles
- Test number
- 901328219957
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Front wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j))
Pass85,777 miles (+302)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 85,777 miles
- Test number
- 818673798098
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,475 miles (+4,727)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,475 miles
- Test number
- 171438613310
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play also ball joint slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front stone chips on windscreen
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play also ball joint slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,748 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 80,748 miles
- Test number
- 342034084000
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Fail80,748 miles (+4,773)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,748 miles
- Test number
- 443422872992
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Pass75,975 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 75,975 miles
- Test number
- 142546867630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,975 miles (+6,663)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,975 miles
- Test number
- 707550576112
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Pass69,312 miles (+4,559)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 69,312 miles
- Test number
- 649276754802
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass64,753 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 64,753 miles
- Test number
- 130831305552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,750 miles (+114)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,750 miles
- Test number
- 970515238264
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
Pass64,636 miles (+1,312)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 64,636 miles
- Test number
- 537186086662
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass63,324 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 63,324 miles
- Test number
- 503248666442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,321 miles (+1,674)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,321 miles
- Test number
- 447031535110
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass61,647 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 61,647 miles
- Test number
- 238746420093
- AdvisoryBoth front axle end joint seals leaking.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail61,647 miles (+2,937)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,647 miles
- Test number
- 728737259408
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front axle end joint seals leaking.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass58,710 miles (+2,822)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 58,710 miles
- Test number
- 567391484407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,888 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 55,888 miles
- Test number
- 316753734229
- NoteN/s/f & o/s/f hub seals leaking
Fail55,886 miles (+3,259)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,886 miles
- Test number
- 846383234203
- DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteN/s/f & o/s/f hub seals leaking
Pass52,627 miles (+2)4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 52,627 miles
- Test number
- 929216323218
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn at inner treads
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear exhaust silencer flange fixings heavily corroded
- NoteStop lamps and offside rear indicator not illuminating via seven pin towbar electrical socket
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail52,625 miles (+1,166)4 failures4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,625 miles
- Test number
- 306554523445
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn at inner treads
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear exhaust silencer flange fixings heavily corroded
- NoteStop lamps and offside rear indicator not illuminating via seven pin towbar electrical socket
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass51,459 miles (+1,925)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 51,459 miles
- Test number
- 607917332240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,534 miles (+2,274)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 49,534 miles
- Test number
- 657537811296
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass47,260 miles (+3,380)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 47,260 miles
- Test number
- 381962320462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 43,880 miles
- Test number
- 723196539289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 VHM
- Does LR55 VHM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 VHM expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 VHM?
- The MOT on LR55 VHM expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 VHM done?
- LR55 VHM was recorded at 89,242 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2023, an average of 3,242 miles a year.
- Has LR55 VHM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 VHM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR55 VHM 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 VHM find?
- LR55 VHM passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: valve stem slightly damaged all 4.
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