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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P555 LJMMOT history

P555 LJM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

P555 LJM green 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 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,630 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 LJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
5 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 LJM was last recorded at 158,630 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jun 2020: 139,763 miles, lower than 145,006 miles on 24 Aug 2019.

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
157,320 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,310 miles
Average per year
4,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,630 miles
  • 2025 – 157,320 miles
  • 2024 – 154,085 miles
  • 2023 – 147,591 miles
  • 2022 – 141,279 miles
  • 2021 – 139,808 miles
  • 2020 – 139,763 miles
  • 2019 – 145,006 miles
  • 2018 – 134,433 miles
  • 2017 – 130,675 miles
  • 2016 – 126,681 miles
  • 2015 – 120,652 miles
  • 2014 – 115,870 miles
  • 2013 – 99,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,630 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both doors ony close o first catch not fully closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,630 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,630 miles
    Test number
    344020862540
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both doors ony close o first catch not fully closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail158,630 miles (+1,310)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,630 miles
    Test number
    500923805484
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both doors ony close o first catch not fully closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass157,320 miles (+3,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,320 miles
    Test number
    754034840139
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass154,085 miles (+6,494)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,085 miles
    Test number
    690982231129
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades worn, recommend replacement (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear number plate partially obscured by aftermarket ladder
  5. Pass147,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    147,591 miles
    Test number
    962738238402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail147,591 miles (+6,312)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,591 miles
    Test number
    664025524981
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Cannot be opened from inside or outside (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators not working All indicators inoperative after using hazard lights. Worked hazard light switch multiple times and indicator operation restored. Recommend further investigation asap. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch inoperative Intermittent operation. normal operation obtained after working multiple times. Recommend further investigation. (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Only two rear seat belts fitted - centre one absent. No evidence of ever having been fitted from new. Benefit of doubt given
  7. Pass141,279 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,279 miles
    Test number
    743484495868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,808 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,808 miles
    Test number
    683401941163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail139,763 miles (-5,243)2 dangerous16 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,763 miles
    Test number
    920626195585
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing both (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
  10. Pass145,006 miles (+7,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    145,006 miles
    Test number
    475892778470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail137,492 miles (+3,059)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,492 miles
    Test number
    931178411351
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass134,433 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,433 miles
    Test number
    576589848877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,675 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,675 miles
    Test number
    568659779961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  14. Fail130,672 miles (+3,991)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,672 miles
    Test number
    618751343338
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  15. Pass126,681 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    126,681 miles
    Test number
    873985935689
    • AdvisoryCentre Front plastic dust cover missing from clasp
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Fail126,678 miles (+6,026)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,678 miles
    Test number
    749726945335
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front plastic dust cover missing from clasp
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Pass120,652 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,652 miles
    Test number
    166029167044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,870 miles (+16,543)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    115,870 miles
    Test number
    468003794298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,327 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,327 miles
    Test number
    478065073279
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass99,327 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    99,327 miles
    Test number
    479975973237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,907 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    97,907 miles
    Test number
    399342233040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  22. Fail97,905 miles7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,905 miles
    Test number
    518131213090
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight play at steering drop arm

Questions about P555 LJM

Does P555 LJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 LJM is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P555 LJM?
The MOT on P555 LJM is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 LJM done?
P555 LJM was recorded at 158,630 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,634 miles a year.
Has P555 LJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 LJM has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on P555 LJM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jun 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P555 LJM find?
P555 LJM passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central rear upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded all 4; nearside rear brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported, and 3 more.

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