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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

SSU 126MOT history

SSU 126 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1992. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

SSU 126 black 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 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,703 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SSU 126
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Jan 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SSU 126 was last recorded at 119,703 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2015: 105,193 miles, lower than 126,556 miles on 5 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,475 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
228 miles
Average per year
1,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,703 miles
  • 2024 – 119,475 miles
  • 2023 – 119,401 miles
  • 2022 – 119,171 miles
  • 2021 – 118,900 miles
  • 2020 – 117,230 miles
  • 2019 – 115,591 miles
  • 2018 – 111,809 miles
  • 2017 – 108,735 miles
  • 2016 – 106,225 miles
  • 2015 – 105,199 miles
  • 2013 – 120,718 miles
  • 2012 – 116,165 miles
  • 2011 – 114,148 miles
  • 2010 – 111,488 miles
  • 2009 – 108,192 miles
  • 2008 – 105,038 miles
  • 2007 – 101,419 miles
  • 2006 – 98,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,703 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,703 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,703 miles
    Test number
    180526846394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,475 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,475 miles
    Test number
    364126146823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,401 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,401 miles
    Test number
    966082764008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,171 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,171 miles
    Test number
    609136701748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,900 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,900 miles
    Test number
    750784672686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,230 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,230 miles
    Test number
    496388734518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,591 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,591 miles
    Test number
    380810496614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,809 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,809 miles
    Test number
    293506274451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,735 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,735 miles
    Test number
    478568666891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,225 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,225 miles
    Test number
    866389321213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,199 miles
    Test number
    628770501268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,193 miles (-21,363)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,193 miles
    Test number
    511712051087
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  13. Fail126,556 miles (+5,838)1 dangerous13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,556 miles
    Test number
    228845105045
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass120,718 miles (+369)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,718 miles
    Test number
    817233883225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe mounting bracket corroded

  15. Fail120,349 miles (+4,184)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,349 miles
    Test number
    455479963259
    • FailureFront Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe mounting bracket corroded

  16. Pass116,165 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    116,165 miles
    Test number
    359142772257
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail116,163 miles (+2,015)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,163 miles
    Test number
    197724362218
    • FailureFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  18. Pass114,148 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    114,148 miles
    Test number
    737128451275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail114,145 miles (+2,657)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,145 miles
    Test number
    207715051224
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Fail111,488 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,488 miles
    Test number
    324546450227
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass111,488 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    111,488 miles
    Test number
    351086450220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,192 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    108,192 miles
    Test number
    550672659218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,038 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    105,038 miles
    Test number
    450938448292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass101,419 miles (+3,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    101,419 miles
    Test number
    344408247433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

  25. Pass98,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    98,412 miles
    Test number
    460393626234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail98,412 miles5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,412 miles
    Test number
    734800426228
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth tractor joins leaking oil

Questions about SSU 126

What vehicle is registration SSU 126 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SSU 126 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1992. 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 SSU 126 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SSU 126 is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on SSU 126?
The MOT on SSU 126 is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SSU 126 done?
SSU 126 was recorded at 119,703 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 1,101 miles a year.
Has SSU 126 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SSU 126 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on SSU 126 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SSU 126 find?
SSU 126 passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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