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Daimler Super V8

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T553 TGPMOT history

T553 TGP is a black petrol Daimler Super V8 first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,129 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 TGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daimler
Model
Super V8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 TGP was last recorded at 119,129 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,108 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
4,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,129 miles
  • 2024 – 116,208 miles
  • 2023 – 111,382 miles
  • 2022 – 108,674 miles
  • 2021 – 107,983 miles
  • 2020 – 104,295 miles
  • 2018 – 101,412 miles
  • 2017 – 97,225 miles
  • 2016 – 92,480 miles
  • 2015 – 82,828 miles
  • 2014 – 74,415 miles
  • 2013 – 72,454 miles
  • 2012 – 70,806 miles
  • 2011 – 68,623 miles
  • 2010 – 66,795 miles
  • 2009 – 53,998 miles
  • 2008 – 45,699 miles
  • 2007 – 43,431 miles
  • 2006 – 38,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,129 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderside coated/undersealed covering multiple components including brake linesRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge nail inner edge (unrepairable)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,129 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,129 miles
    Test number
    334867743650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated/undersealed covering multiple components including brake lines

  2. Fail119,108 miles (+2,900)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,108 miles
    Test number
    603380368616
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated/undersealed covering multiple components including brake lines

  3. Pass116,208 miles (+70)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,208 miles
    Test number
    371365114982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge nail inner edge (unrepairable) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated/undersealed covering multiple components including brake lines

  4. Fail116,138 miles (+4,756)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,138 miles
    Test number
    516552787165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge nail inner edge (unrepairable) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated/undersealed covering multiple components including brake lines

  5. Pass111,382 miles (+2,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,382 miles
    Test number
    436147818136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,674 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,674 miles
    Test number
    551499150166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,667 miles (+684)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,667 miles
    Test number
    287048190731
    • MajorFront Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass107,983 miles (+3,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    107,983 miles
    Test number
    755932116689
    • AdvisoryN/s rear floor corroding

  9. Pass104,295 miles (+2,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,295 miles
    Test number
    440016480542
    • AdvisoryN/s floor corroded near seat belt mount

  10. Pass101,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,412 miles
    Test number
    261922431983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail101,412 miles (+4,187)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,412 miles
    Test number
    890453345425
    • MajorBoot lid component insecure not open (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass97,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,225 miles
    Test number
    272797281139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail97,225 miles (+4,745)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,225 miles
    Test number
    490689776783
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass92,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,480 miles
    Test number
    118643860922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail92,480 miles (+9,652)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,480 miles
    Test number
    362894830324
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.061 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,828 miles (+8,413)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,828 miles
    Test number
    708212885166
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteAdvised replace nsf tyre worn on inner edge!
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges!
    • NoteCorrosion at nsf wheel arch area behind shock absorber!

  17. Pass74,415 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,415 miles
    Test number
    559386904201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,454 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,454 miles
    Test number
    566068913279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,806 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,806 miles
    Test number
    108659292101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,623 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,623 miles
    Test number
    326911321419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,795 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,795 miles
    Test number
    253883820214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,315 miles (+9,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,315 miles
    Test number
    524395830045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass53,998 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,998 miles
    Test number
    732473619145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,996 miles (+8,297)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,996 miles
    Test number
    693922919189
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  25. Pass45,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,699 miles
    Test number
    293462148494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,699 miles (+2,268)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,699 miles
    Test number
    693677438162
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  27. Pass43,431 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,431 miles
    Test number
    622307017134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,747 miles
    Test number
    532544516124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T553 TGP

Does T553 TGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T553 TGP is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T553 TGP?
The MOT on T553 TGP is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T553 TGP done?
T553 TGP was recorded at 119,129 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,118 miles a year.
Has T553 TGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 TGP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T553 TGP 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 T553 TGP find?
T553 TGP passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive; underside coated/undersealed covering multiple components including brake lines.

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