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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T555 BYGMOT history

T555 BYG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
93,949 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 BYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 BYG was last recorded at 93,949 miles on 12 May 2026, 330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,619 miles · 19 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
330 miles
Average per year
2,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,949 miles
  • 2018 – 93,619 miles
  • 2017 – 90,718 miles
  • 2016 – 88,811 miles
  • 2015 – 86,596 miles
  • 2014 – 83,746 miles
  • 2013 – 80,506 miles
  • 2012 – 74,586 miles
  • 2011 – 68,120 miles
  • 2010 – 63,218 miles
  • 2009 – 60,731 miles
  • 2008 – 58,074 miles
  • 2007 – 54,371 miles
  • 2006 – 49,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,949 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,949 miles (+330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    93,949 miles
    Test number
    729569674706
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass93,619 miles (+18)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,619 miles
    Test number
    717614793085
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheels corroded

  3. Fail93,601 miles (+2,883)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,601 miles
    Test number
    458507433861
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheels corroded

  4. Pass90,718 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,718 miles
    Test number
    194478194104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryAll road wheels slightly corroded

  5. Fail90,718 miles (+1,907)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,718 miles
    Test number
    729059861214
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryAll road wheels slightly corroded

  6. Pass88,811 miles (+2,215)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,811 miles
    Test number
    335486730746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryAll four wheels corroded

  7. Pass86,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,596 miles
    Test number
    658388024691
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  8. Fail86,596 miles (+2,850)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,596 miles
    Test number
    397861375988
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  9. Pass83,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,746 miles
    Test number
    888494044265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,746 miles (+3,240)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,746 miles
    Test number
    788540944230
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass80,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,506 miles
    Test number
    438512643219
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail80,506 miles (+5,920)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,506 miles
    Test number
    788681943226
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass74,586 miles (+6,466)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,586 miles
    Test number
    878511542265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass68,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,120 miles
    Test number
    867777831253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,118 miles (+4,900)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,118 miles
    Test number
    989867231218
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  16. Pass63,218 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,218 miles
    Test number
    814345240201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,731 miles
    Test number
    532394349220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,731 miles (+2,657)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,731 miles
    Test number
    874514849204
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass58,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,074 miles
    Test number
    274768018212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,074 miles (+3,703)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,074 miles
    Test number
    453308118223
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Fail54,371 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,371 miles
    Test number
    832293957022
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass54,371 miles (+5,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,371 miles
    Test number
    881203757070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass49,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,242 miles
    Test number
    931243456072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,242 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,242 miles
    Test number
    700113656047
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T555 BYG

Does T555 BYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 BYG is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 BYG?
The MOT on T555 BYG is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 BYG done?
T555 BYG was recorded at 93,949 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 2,211 miles a year.
Has T555 BYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 BYG has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T555 BYG 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 T555 BYG find?
T555 BYG passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle a frame; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box.

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