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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

T555 SSCMOT history

T555 SSC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 198,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2023
Mileage
198,172 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 SSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 SSC was last recorded at 198,172 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2009: 13,318 miles, lower than 122,459 miles on 14 Jul 2008.
  • 30 Sept 2013: 159,635 miles, lower than 193,635 miles on 28 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
198,172 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 198,172 miles
  • 2021 – 195,915 miles
  • 2020 – 192,295 miles
  • 2019 – 187,112 miles
  • 2018 – 179,720 miles
  • 2017 – 174,814 miles
  • 2016 – 169,399 miles
  • 2015 – 163,659 miles
  • 2013 – 159,635 miles
  • 2012 – 155,935 miles
  • 2011 – 152,870 miles
  • 2010 – 144,688 miles
  • 2009 – 13,318 miles
  • 2008 – 122,459 miles
  • 2007 – 109,173 miles
  • 2006 – 94,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,172 miles
  • AdvisoryFront hub oil seals slight leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Temp fuel cap fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    198,172 miles
    Test number
    893374945750
    • AdvisoryFront hub oil seals slight leak
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  2. Fail198,172 miles (+2,257)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,172 miles
    Test number
    222787005221
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront hub oil seals slight leak
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  3. Pass195,915 miles (+3,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    195,915 miles
    Test number
    379924228116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass192,295 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    192,295 miles
    Test number
    655171139660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted

  5. Fail192,295 miles (+5,183)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,295 miles
    Test number
    980218223025
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s/absorber mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear axle tie bar mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted

  6. Pass187,112 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    187,112 miles
    Test number
    627500573032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass179,720 miles (+4,906)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    179,720 miles
    Test number
    794670252749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass174,814 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    174,814 miles
    Test number
    353755995942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass169,399 miles (+5,740)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    169,399 miles
    Test number
    970018437320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass163,659 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    163,659 miles
    Test number
    839803065035
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNTING CONE HAS SOME CORROSION AND HOLE AT THE BASE

  11. Fail163,659 miles (+4,024)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,659 miles
    Test number
    567241165036
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNTING CONE HAS SOME CORROSION AND HOLE AT THE BASE

  12. Pass159,635 miles (-34,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    159,635 miles
    Test number
    419163773247
    • AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

  13. Fail193,635 miles (+37,700)2 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,635 miles
    Test number
    367151473218
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

  14. Pass155,935 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    155,935 miles
    Test number
    859531122233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass152,870 miles (+8,182)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    152,870 miles
    Test number
    128795561255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass144,688 miles (+131,370)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    144,688 miles
    Test number
    514714790172
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s and o/s/rear shock absorber bushes

  17. Pass13,318 miles (-109,141)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,318 miles
    Test number
    773839089178
    • NoteO/s/rear mud flap missing
    • NoteSlight oil leak on steering box

  18. Pass122,459 miles (+13,286)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    122,459 miles
    Test number
    240317598162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,173 miles (+14,674)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    109,173 miles
    Test number
    552959157189
    • NoteSlight leek from power steering box
    • NoteSurface cut on o/s/f tyre on outer wall

  20. Pass94,499 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    94,499 miles
    Test number
    450608356144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing
    • NoteUnable to axcess centre saftey belt

Questions about T555 SSC

Does T555 SSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T555 SSC expired on 13 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T555 SSC?
The MOT on T555 SSC expired on 13 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T555 SSC done?
T555 SSC was recorded at 198,172 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 6,307 miles a year.
Has T555 SSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 SSC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T555 SSC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T555 SSC find?
T555 SSC passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: front hub oil seals slight leak; underbody covered in underseal.

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