
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass147,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 147,591 miles
- Test number
- 962738238402
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass141,279 miles (+1,471)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 141,279 miles
- Test number
- 743484495868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,808 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 139,808 miles
- Test number
- 683401941163
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
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))
Pass134,433 miles (+3,758)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 134,433 miles
- Test number
- 576589848877
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
Pass120,652 miles (+4,782)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 120,652 miles
- Test number
- 166029167044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,870 miles (+16,543)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 115,870 miles
- Test number
- 468003794298
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass99,327 miles (+1,420)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 99,327 miles
- Test number
- 479975973237
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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