Land Rover Defender
Red · Petrol · 2004 · 2,495 cc
S55 FHTMOT history
S55 FHT is a red petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,455 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 89,455 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,280 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S55 FHT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 10 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S55 FHT was last recorded at 89,455 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 88,830 miles · 20 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 625 miles
- Average per year
- 3,280 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 89,455 miles
- 2024 – 88,830 miles
- 2022 – 87,846 miles
- 2021 – 86,477 miles
- 2020 – 84,650 miles
- 2018 – 82,110 miles
- 2017 – 81,089 miles
- 2016 – 79,285 miles
- 2015 – 76,997 miles
- 2014 – 75,333 miles
- 2013 – 70,477 miles
- 2012 – 61,546 miles
- 2011 – 57,071 miles
- 2010 – 49,636 miles
- 2009 – 44,468 miles
- 2008 – 36,990 miles
- 2007 – 31,156 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,455 miles
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,455 miles (+625)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 89,455 miles
- Test number
- 736605803004
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass88,830 miles (+984)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 88,830 miles
- Test number
- 597276842978
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,846 miles (+1,369)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 87,846 miles
- Test number
- 384623240466
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,477 miles (+42)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 86,477 miles
- Test number
- 990458243787
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail86,435 miles (+1,785)1 dangerous8 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,435 miles
- Test number
- 301889609459
- DangerousFront Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass84,650 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 84,650 miles
- Test number
- 255062095893
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake as little reserve travel
Fail84,650 miles (+2,540)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,650 miles
- Test number
- 444928717240
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake as little reserve travel
Pass82,110 miles (+1,021)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 82,110 miles
- Test number
- 170164861323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,089 miles (+1,804)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 81,089 miles
- Test number
- 543744002920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,285 miles (+2,288)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 79,285 miles
- Test number
- 268733797587
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine area
Pass76,997 miles (+1,664)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 76,997 miles
- Test number
- 886651584768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,333 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 75,333 miles
- Test number
- 155057944260
- NoteAnti roll bar missing and side step braces insecure
Fail75,333 miles (+4,856)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,333 miles
- Test number
- 568267544250
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteAnti roll bar missing and side step braces insecure
Pass70,477 miles (+8,931)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 70,477 miles
- Test number
- 325835553225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,546 miles (+764)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 61,546 miles
- Test number
- 435838032310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,782 miles (+3,711)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,782 miles
- Test number
- 358188612314
- FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Pass57,071 miles (+7,435)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 57,071 miles
- Test number
- 558750221362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,636 miles (+5,168)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 49,636 miles
- Test number
- 744351380285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,468 miles (+7,478)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 44,468 miles
- Test number
- 822610709324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,990 miles (+5,834)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 36,990 miles
- Test number
- 224383918394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,156 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 31,156 miles
- Test number
- 364255137327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S55 FHT
- Does S55 FHT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S55 FHT expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S55 FHT?
- The MOT on S55 FHT expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S55 FHT done?
- S55 FHT was recorded at 89,455 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 3,280 miles a year.
- Has S55 FHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S55 FHT has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on S55 FHT 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 S55 FHT find?
- S55 FHT passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.
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