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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T554 LBOMOT history

T554 LBO is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
165,649 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T554 LBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T554 LBO was last recorded at 165,649 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 2,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,922 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,727 miles
Average per year
3,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,649 miles
  • 2025 – 162,922 miles
  • 2024 – 162,204 miles
  • 2023 – 159,949 miles
  • 2022 – 158,510 miles
  • 2021 – 155,779 miles
  • 2017 – 155,395 miles
  • 2016 – 154,581 miles
  • 2015 – 151,797 miles
  • 2014 – 148,467 miles
  • 2013 – 146,865 miles
  • 2012 – 144,159 miles
  • 2011 – 140,796 miles
  • 2010 – 131,575 miles
  • 2009 – 124,996 miles
  • 2008 – 114,237 miles
  • 2007 – 107,225 miles
  • 2006 – 100,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,649 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    165,649 miles
    Test number
    727466537517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail165,649 miles (+2,727)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,649 miles
    Test number
    183097675165
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass162,922 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    162,922 miles
    Test number
    499662673200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail162,922 miles (+718)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,922 miles
    Test number
    340151955139
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,204 miles (+2,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    162,204 miles
    Test number
    676615350067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play found at both road wheels whilst jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,949 miles (+1,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    159,949 miles
    Test number
    765848642943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play found at road wheel whilst jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play found at road wheels whilst jacked (both) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,510 miles (+2,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    158,510 miles
    Test number
    108297102718
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides needs adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever needs adjusting little reserve travel left
    • AdvisoryParking break efficiency lower than expected

  8. Pass155,779 miles (+384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    155,779 miles
    Test number
    478946173058
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass155,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    155,395 miles
    Test number
    321336174152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail155,395 miles (+814)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,395 miles
    Test number
    456817485394
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  11. Pass154,581 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    154,581 miles
    Test number
    619880318699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn

  12. Fail154,578 miles (+2,781)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,578 miles
    Test number
    372236451836
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember holed (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn

  13. Pass151,797 miles (+3,330)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    151,797 miles
    Test number
    216954085127
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail148,467 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,467 miles
    Test number
    315292904478
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass148,467 miles (+1,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    148,467 miles
    Test number
    956222904207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass146,865 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    146,865 miles
    Test number
    506749163148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle mounting ball joint has slight play

  17. Fail146,865 miles (+2,706)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,865 miles
    Test number
    799394263125
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle mounting ball joint has slight play

  18. Pass144,159 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    144,159 miles
    Test number
    268720452107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,796 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    140,796 miles
    Test number
    246534401449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail140,795 miles (+9,220)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,795 miles
    Test number
    747673801108
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass131,575 miles (+6,579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    131,575 miles
    Test number
    682734020190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass124,996 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    124,996 miles
    Test number
    340586329101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail124,990 miles (+10,753)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,990 miles
    Test number
    903360029149
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOff side front top door pin broken

  24. Pass114,237 miles (+7,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    114,237 miles
    Test number
    782099298042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass107,225 miles (+6,455)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    107,225 miles
    Test number
    540411927173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass100,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    100,770 miles
    Test number
    472637586004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T554 LBO

Does T554 LBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T554 LBO is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T554 LBO?
The MOT on T554 LBO is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T554 LBO done?
T554 LBO was recorded at 165,649 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,183 miles a year.
Has T554 LBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T554 LBO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T554 LBO 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 T554 LBO find?
T554 LBO passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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