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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

T555 TEFMOT history

T555 TEF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 165,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
165,572 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 TEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 TEF was last recorded at 165,572 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,663 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
909 miles
Average per year
6,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,572 miles
  • 2025 – 164,663 miles
  • 2024 – 160,781 miles
  • 2023 – 157,218 miles
  • 2022 – 152,881 miles
  • 2021 – 147,871 miles
  • 2020 – 142,700 miles
  • 2019 – 138,778 miles
  • 2018 – 132,313 miles
  • 2017 – 125,404 miles
  • 2016 – 119,464 miles
  • 2015 – 112,463 miles
  • 2014 – 105,349 miles
  • 2013 – 97,626 miles
  • 2012 – 90,354 miles
  • 2011 – 82,323 miles
  • 2010 – 74,983 miles
  • 2009 – 67,844 miles
  • 2008 – 60,145 miles
  • 2007 – 49,957 miles
  • 2006 – 41,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,572 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint slight play

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.

  • Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,572 miles (+909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    165,572 miles
    Test number
    407293958083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint slight play

  2. Pass164,663 miles (+3,882)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    164,663 miles
    Test number
    839707159791
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox , transfer box & front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All have multiple small indents on inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass160,781 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,781 miles
    Test number
    718028818526
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive G/box / Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail160,781 miles (+218)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,781 miles
    Test number
    859589799463
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive G/box / Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail160,563 miles (+3,345)1 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,563 miles
    Test number
    816389158508
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Aframe (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight oil leak from both axle swivel joints
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass157,218 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,218 miles
    Test number
    512558107666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,881 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,881 miles
    Test number
    704107811470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,871 miles (+5,171)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,871 miles
    Test number
    804784256679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,700 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,700 miles
    Test number
    210641709402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,778 miles
    Test number
    826335218536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,778 miles (+6,465)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,778 miles
    Test number
    742839716517
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass132,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,313 miles
    Test number
    480955427521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail132,313 miles (+6,909)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,313 miles
    Test number
    299250422986
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass125,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,404 miles
    Test number
    590415084178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail125,404 miles (+5,940)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,404 miles
    Test number
    888635431064
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

  16. Pass119,464 miles (+7,001)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,464 miles
    Test number
    715141268140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,463 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,463 miles
    Test number
    349280475088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail112,459 miles (+7,110)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,459 miles
    Test number
    418389265084
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass105,349 miles (+7,723)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,349 miles
    Test number
    556200094072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,626 miles
    Test number
    649495593082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Fail97,262 miles (+6,908)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,262 miles
    Test number
    846895693091
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass90,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,354 miles
    Test number
    406305792008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Fail90,354 miles (+8,031)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,354 miles
    Test number
    935105892075
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass82,323 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,323 miles
    Test number
    379561281017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,317 miles (+7,334)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,317 miles
    Test number
    147580181421
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass74,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,983 miles
    Test number
    694268080081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Fail74,983 miles (+7,139)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,983 miles
    Test number
    151538280498
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  28. Pass67,844 miles (+7,699)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,844 miles
    Test number
    702307499090
    • NoteAll 4 tyres slighty perishing in between tread

  29. Pass60,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,145 miles
    Test number
    251815008183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail60,145 miles (+10,188)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,145 miles
    Test number
    790622808181
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  31. Pass49,957 miles (+8,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    49,957 miles
    Test number
    173670057459
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass41,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,546 miles
    Test number
    782774556018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 TEF

Does T555 TEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 TEF is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 TEF?
The MOT on T555 TEF is valid until 30 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 TEF done?
T555 TEF was recorded at 165,572 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,231 miles a year.
Has T555 TEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 TEF has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T555 TEF 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 TEF find?
T555 TEF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tractor joint slight play.

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