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Land Rover 88

Blue and Beige · Diesel · 1960 · 2,495 cc

SSK 522MOT history

SSK 522 is a blue and beige diesel Land Rover 88 first used on 1 Jun 1960. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,930 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SSK 522
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
88
Colour
Blue and Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
1 Jun 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SSK 522 was last recorded at 66,930 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,616 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
314 miles
Average per year
966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,930 miles
  • 2025 – 66,616 miles
  • 2022 – 64,067 miles
  • 2021 – 63,062 miles
  • 2020 – 62,170 miles
  • 2019 – 61,072 miles
  • 2018 – 59,579 miles
  • 2017 – 58,094 miles
  • 2016 – 57,166 miles
  • 2015 – 55,907 miles
  • 2014 – 55,813 miles
  • 2013 – 55,054 miles
  • 2012 – 54,407 miles
  • 2011 – 52,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,930 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.

  • Coil spring corroded all springs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear main oil seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,930 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,930 miles
    Test number
    231920642663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,616 miles
    Test number
    907893052421
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail66,616 miles (+2,549)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,616 miles
    Test number
    186773572578
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass64,067 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,067 miles
    Test number
    515212289508
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail64,066 miles (+1,004)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    744781332733
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Steering shaft between steering wheel and steering box. (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront diff bearings excessively worn, rough and have play.
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper, nearside bushes worn and have play.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear main area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff noisy when wheels rotated.

  6. Pass63,062 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,062 miles
    Test number
    567946763539
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail63,044 miles (+874)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,044 miles
    Test number
    549339994346
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached A Arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn A Arm bush worn and loose. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn A Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine top of engine and possible rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Steering column rubber sliding joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both differentials and gearbox/transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper rubber bushes worn and allowing movement.
    • AdvisorySteering is tight when pulled lock to lock.

  8. Pass62,170 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,170 miles
    Test number
    830236640617
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail62,168 miles (+1,096)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,168 miles
    Test number
    934148224933
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both differentials and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,072 miles
    Test number
    398740240599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,072 miles (+1,493)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,072 miles
    Test number
    556328403608
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear diff oil seal leaking

  12. Pass59,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,579 miles
    Test number
    871343742700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,579 miles (+1,485)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,579 miles
    Test number
    942309591512
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass58,094 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,094 miles
    Test number
    784900850665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,166 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,166 miles
    Test number
    559081111287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,164 miles (+1,257)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,164 miles
    Test number
    587407121054
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSteering column flexible coupling has excessive play centre joint on steering column between wheel and box. (2.1.5)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint insecure lower joint insecure to box (2.1.5)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished and cracked. Worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leak form front diff and gearbox/transfer box.

  17. Pass55,907 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,907 miles
    Test number
    270618131601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass55,813 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,813 miles
    Test number
    605388344298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,054 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,054 miles
    Test number
    738459433202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,407 miles
    Test number
    168149022229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,407 miles (+1,987)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,407 miles
    Test number
    655576622295
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • NoteOil Sump Pan Damaged.

  22. Pass52,420 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,420 miles
    Test number
    187108841206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,390 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,390 miles
    Test number
    319396741290
    • FailureSteering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about SSK 522

What vehicle is registration SSK 522 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SSK 522 on a blue and beige diesel Land Rover 88 first used on 1 Jun 1960. 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 SSK 522 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SSK 522 is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SSK 522?
The MOT on SSK 522 is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SSK 522 done?
SSK 522 was recorded at 66,930 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 966 miles a year.
Has SSK 522 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SSK 522 has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on SSK 522 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 SSK 522 find?
SSK 522 passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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