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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

SHO 555MOT history

SHO 555 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 56,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

SHO 555 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 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
56,511 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SHO 555
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SHO 555 was last recorded at 56,511 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,287 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
224 miles
Average per year
1,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,511 miles
  • 2025 – 56,287 miles
  • 2024 – 55,507 miles
  • 2023 – 54,534 miles
  • 2022 – 53,602 miles
  • 2021 – 52,279 miles
  • 2020 – 51,324 miles
  • 2019 – 49,414 miles
  • 2018 – 47,652 miles
  • 2017 – 46,184 miles
  • 2016 – 44,800 miles
  • 2015 – 43,446 miles
  • 2014 – 42,140 miles
  • 2013 – 40,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,511 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Bulkhead corroded at inner wheel arch area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on bulkhead in wheel arch area within steering column mounting.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak at steering box drop arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,511 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    56,511 miles
    Test number
    857532127778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,287 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    56,287 miles
    Test number
    851389154420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,507 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,507 miles
    Test number
    609885827274
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Bulkhead corroded at inner wheel arch area.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on bulkhead in wheel arch area within steering column mounting. (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak at steering box drop arm (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear crossmember corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. Fail55,503 miles (+969)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,503 miles
    Test number
    743608846879
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Rear axle brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Bulkhead corroded at inner wheel arch area.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on bulkhead in wheel arch area within steering column mounting. (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak at steering box drop arm (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear crossmember corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. Pass54,534 miles (+932)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    54,534 miles
    Test number
    460722425255
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded and covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner brake pipes corroded and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear suspension damper lower bush cups corroded. Bushes still secure
  6. Pass53,602 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,602 miles
    Test number
    807750108394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,279 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,279 miles
    Test number
    876915413031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,324 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,324 miles
    Test number
    521038886779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,321 miles (+1,907)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,321 miles
    Test number
    433201085228
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass49,414 miles (+1,762)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,414 miles
    Test number
    806046942959
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass47,652 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,652 miles
    Test number
    185651759548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,184 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,184 miles
    Test number
    366239228355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,800 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,800 miles
    Test number
    373841892980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,446 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,446 miles
    Test number
    379168845081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,140 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,140 miles
    Test number
    228879944016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,095 miles
    Test number
    278365263031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about SHO 555

What vehicle is registration SHO 555 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SHO 555 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SHO 555 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SHO 555 is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on SHO 555?
The MOT on SHO 555 is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SHO 555 done?
SHO 555 was recorded at 56,511 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 1,266 miles a year.
Has SHO 555 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SHO 555 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on SHO 555 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 SHO 555 find?
SHO 555 passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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