Land Rover Defender
Orange · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
P555 SGCMOT history
P555 SGC is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 225,624 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 225,624 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,632 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P555 SGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 10 Mar 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P555 SGC was last recorded at 225,624 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 5,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Jun 2007: 27,785 miles, lower than 120,070 miles on 21 Dec 2005.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 219,683 miles · 14 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,941 miles
- Average per year
- 5,632 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 225,624 miles
- 2023 – 219,683 miles
- 2022 – 210,232 miles
- 2021 – 197,387 miles
- 2020 – 194,089 miles
- 2019 – 190,548 miles
- 2018 – 190,366 miles
- 2016 – 184,262 miles
- 2015 – 178,340 miles
- 2014 – 171,297 miles
- 2013 – 163,655 miles
- 2012 – 154,952 miles
- 2011 – 141,071 miles
- 2009 – 135,788 miles
- 2008 – 131,888 miles
- 2007 – 27,785 miles
- 2005 – 120,070 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass225,624 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryDoors corroded
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2007
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass225,624 miles (+5,941)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 225,624 miles
- Test number
- 103769920119
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDoors corroded
Pass219,683 miles (+9,451)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 219,683 miles
- Test number
- 245416452531
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass210,232 miles (+12,845)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 210,232 miles
- Test number
- 734872134513
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass197,387 miles (+3,298)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 197,387 miles
- Test number
- 993133547026
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank damp
Pass194,089 miles (+3,541)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 194,089 miles
- Test number
- 355677760303
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear floor area corroded
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass190,548 miles (+182)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 190,548 miles
- Test number
- 475323222657
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass190,366 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 190,366 miles
- Test number
- 129552483155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail190,361 miles (+6,099)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,361 miles
- Test number
- 805270618430
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Battery box holed (6.1.B.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass184,262 miles (+5,922)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 184,262 miles
- Test number
- 908387652954
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass178,340 miles (+7)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 178,340 miles
- Test number
- 956576335276
- NoteOil leak
Fail178,333 miles (+7,036)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,333 miles
- Test number
- 678940635264
- DangerousSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass171,297 miles (+7,642)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 171,297 miles
- Test number
- 979683124203
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass163,655 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 163,655 miles
- Test number
- 245391323217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail163,654 miles (+8,702)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,654 miles
- Test number
- 156934713216
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass154,952 miles (+13,881)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 154,952 miles
- Test number
- 118258582190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,071 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 141,071 miles
- Test number
- 595461741051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,068 miles (+5,280)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,068 miles
- Test number
- 436600441080
- DangerousOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- NoteOil/diesel leak
- NoteSlight roughness on nearside rear wheel bearing
Pass135,788 miles (+3,900)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 135,788 miles
- Test number
- 210164259431
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass131,888 miles (+104,103)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 131,888 miles
- Test number
- 514845668168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,785 miles (-92,285)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 27,785 miles
- Test number
- 354099057192
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass120,070 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 120,070 miles
- Test number
- 244165355373
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about P555 SGC
- Does P555 SGC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P555 SGC expired on 16 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P555 SGC?
- The MOT on P555 SGC expired on 16 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P555 SGC done?
- P555 SGC was recorded at 225,624 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 5,632 miles a year.
- Has P555 SGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P555 SGC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2018.
- Has the mileage on P555 SGC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P555 SGC find?
- P555 SGC passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; doors corroded.
Related registrations
- P555 SEHFord Puma ST-Line X Mhev
- P555 SEMVolkswagen Caddy
- P555 SENLand Rover Range Rover SE D Mhev Auto
- P555 SERLand Rover Range Rover Evoque S D Mhev A
- P555 SEWFord Focus
- P555 SFSBMW 3 Series
- P555 SHCNissan Qashqai
- P555 SHOBMW X3
- P555 SHPMINI
- P555 SHUMercedes-Benz E250 Sport ED125 CDI Blue-CY A
- P555 SHWLand Rover Freelander
- P555 SJDMercedes-Benz CLK
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.