Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
T555 CTCMOT history
T555 CTC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 51,175 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 51,175 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,568 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T555 CTC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T555 CTC was last recorded at 51,175 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 50,430 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 745 miles
- Average per year
- 2,568 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,175 miles
- 2025 – 50,430 miles
- 2024 – 49,381 miles
- 2023 – 47,694 miles
- 2022 – 44,870 miles
- 2021 – 39,128 miles
- 2019 – 35,711 miles
- 2018 – 34,236 miles
- 2017 – 31,798 miles
- 2016 – 30,075 miles
- 2015 – 27,470 miles
- 2014 – 25,306 miles
- 2013 – 23,368 miles
- 2012 – 20,531 miles
- 2011 – 17,687 miles
- 2010 – 14,038 miles
- 2009 – 9,057 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,175 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear A frame ball joint dust cover perishing
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,175 miles (+745)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 51,175 miles
- Test number
- 934447161210
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear A frame ball joint dust cover perishing
Pass50,430 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 50,430 miles
- Test number
- 574525585499
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail50,430 miles (+1,049)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,430 miles
- Test number
- 763867041972
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass49,381 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 49,381 miles
- Test number
- 260469913107
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail49,381 miles (+1,687)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,381 miles
- Test number
- 816792856169
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass47,694 miles (+2,824)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 47,694 miles
- Test number
- 557461002408
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass44,870 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 44,870 miles
- Test number
- 341622877549
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail44,870 miles (+5,742)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,870 miles
- Test number
- 279646125394
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass39,128 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 39,128 miles
- Test number
- 996947556325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,126 miles (+3,415)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,126 miles
- Test number
- 218131926700
- MajorDrag link end 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))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront axle joints leaking
Pass35,711 miles (+1,475)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 35,711 miles
- Test number
- 408202243652
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass34,236 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 34,236 miles
- Test number
- 305971060919
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front axle swivels leaking.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail34,233 miles (+2,435)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,233 miles
- Test number
- 329489960358
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front axle swivels leaking.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass31,798 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 31,798 miles
- Test number
- 834638002389
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from nearside front swivel.
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from offside front swivel.
Fail31,798 miles (+1,723)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,798 miles
- Test number
- 513739606864
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from nearside front swivel.
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from offside front swivel.
Pass30,075 miles (+2,605)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 30,075 miles
- Test number
- 507770507684
- AdvisoryNearside front hub seal weeping
Pass27,470 miles (+2,164)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 27,470 miles
- Test number
- 579470175175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,306 miles (+1,938)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 25,306 miles
- Test number
- 187491364146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,368 miles (+2,837)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 23,368 miles
- Test number
- 357016683182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,531 miles (+2,844)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 20,531 miles
- Test number
- 747366922224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,687 miles (+3,649)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 17,687 miles
- Test number
- 917955631231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,038 miles (+4,981)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 14,038 miles
- Test number
- 204898630233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,057 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 9,057 miles
- Test number
- 820146229226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T555 CTC
- Does T555 CTC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 CTC is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T555 CTC?
- The MOT on T555 CTC is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T555 CTC done?
- T555 CTC was recorded at 51,175 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 2,568 miles a year.
- Has T555 CTC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T555 CTC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T555 CTC 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 CTC find?
- T555 CTC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear a frame ball joint dust cover perishing.
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