Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T552 UUFMOT history
T552 UUF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,021 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 146,021 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,229 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T552 UUF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 18 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T552 UUF was last recorded at 146,021 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 5,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Aug 2014: 96,435 miles, lower than 963,523 miles on 6 Aug 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 140,974 miles · 15 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,047 miles
- Average per year
- 5,229 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,021 miles
- 2025 – 140,974 miles
- 2024 – 135,908 miles
- 2023 – 131,502 miles
- 2022 – 127,813 miles
- 2021 – 123,545 miles
- 2020 – 120,017 miles
- 2019 – 117,804 miles
- 2018 – 115,025 miles
- 2017 – 112,458 miles
- 2016 – 107,710 miles
- 2015 – 101,935 miles
- 2014 – 96,435 miles
- 2013 – 904,099 miles
- 2012 – 84,102 miles
- 2011 – 78,167 miles
- 2010 – 71,844 miles
- 2009 – 64,488 miles
- 2008 – 57,457 miles
- 2007 – 51,311 miles
- 2006 – 42,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,021 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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, 2018–2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive pinion oil seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,021 miles (+5,047)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 146,021 miles
- Test number
- 734037366104
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass140,974 miles (+5,066)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 140,974 miles
- Test number
- 548750006766
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bushes un bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bushes un bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass135,908 miles (+4,406)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 135,908 miles
- Test number
- 311562500847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,502 miles (+3,689)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 131,502 miles
- Test number
- 918297191166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,813 miles (+4,268)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 127,813 miles
- Test number
- 530915695278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,545 miles (+3,528)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 123,545 miles
- Test number
- 604197973477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,017 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 120,017 miles
- Test number
- 741813722348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,005 miles (+2,201)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,005 miles
- Test number
- 365123238513
- DangerousNearside Front Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass117,804 miles (+12)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 117,804 miles
- Test number
- 519974205684
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail117,792 miles (+2,767)2 dangerous6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,792 miles
- Test number
- 636009110974
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Fuel system component leaking offside rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,025 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 115,025 miles
- Test number
- 874550522231
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail115,023 miles (+2,565)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,023 miles
- Test number
- 639508436770
- MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass112,458 miles (+4,748)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 112,458 miles
- Test number
- 856884608966
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm from box (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to rear flexihose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on rear axle (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass107,710 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 107,710 miles
- Test number
- 639070121876
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail107,708 miles (+5,773)7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,708 miles
- Test number
- 882152627513
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass101,935 miles (+5,500)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 101,935 miles
- Test number
- 755155815233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,435 miles (-867,088)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 96,435 miles
- Test number
- 848540824274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail963,523 miles (+59,424)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 963,523 miles
- Test number
- 598638314256
- FailureCentre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass904,099 miles (+813,802)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 904,099 miles
- Test number
- 536489723274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,297 miles (+6,195)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,297 miles
- Test number
- 997865023296
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass84,102 miles (+5,935)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 84,102 miles
- Test number
- 365627022201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,167 miles (+6,323)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 78,167 miles
- Test number
- 666062131236
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteCenter stop lamp not working
- NoteSlight play in steering damper bushes
Pass71,844 miles (+7,356)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 71,844 miles
- Test number
- 393873930294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,488 miles (+7,031)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 64,488 miles
- Test number
- 584669659228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,457 miles (+6,146)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 57,457 miles
- Test number
- 553210978235
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteNsr shock lower bush worn
- NoteTransverse box leaking oil
Pass51,311 miles (+9,153)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 51,311 miles
- Test number
- 301711377444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 42,158 miles
- Test number
- 801042576281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T552 UUF
- Does T552 UUF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T552 UUF is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T552 UUF?
- The MOT on T552 UUF is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T552 UUF done?
- T552 UUF was recorded at 146,021 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 5,229 miles a year.
- Has T552 UUF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T552 UUF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on T552 UUF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T552 UUF find?
- T552 UUF passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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