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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T557 AOHMOT history

T557 AOH is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 200,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
200,730 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 AOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T557 AOH was last recorded at 200,730 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 5,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,485 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,245 miles
Average per year
5,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,730 miles
  • 2024 – 195,485 miles
  • 2023 – 192,117 miles
  • 2022 – 186,656 miles
  • 2020 – 182,031 miles
  • 2019 – 166,840 miles
  • 2018 – 156,089 miles
  • 2017 – 142,528 miles
  • 2016 – 138,738 miles
  • 2015 – 134,050 miles
  • 2014 – 124,724 miles
  • 2013 – 121,910 miles
  • 2012 – 117,848 miles
  • 2011 – 113,990 miles
  • 2010 – 108,458 miles
  • 2009 – 105,222 miles
  • 2008 – 101,869 miles
  • 2007 – 93,808 miles
  • 2006 – 84,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,730 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad very low only just above minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass200,730 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    200,730 miles
    Test number
    685601682352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,485 miles (+11)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    195,485 miles
    Test number
    211781302384
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad very low only just above minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member near rear offside rear axle arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail195,474 miles (+3,357)2 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,474 miles
    Test number
    144885622989
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush and loose (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad very low only just above minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member near rear offside rear axle arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass192,117 miles (+5,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    192,117 miles
    Test number
    253041629022
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Axle tie bars both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass186,656 miles (+4,625)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    186,656 miles
    Test number
    619147123482
    • AdvisoryBrake servo has limited effect , as I do not know if this is normal, I will pass and advise , but must be checked by somebody who knows if this is normal or not
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake flexible hose on full lock very nearly touches road spring
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm foreword bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area to bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm foreword bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass182,031 miles (+15,191)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    182,031 miles
    Test number
    985673430520
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint dust cover poor. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Steering drop arm ball joint cover poor. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,840 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    166,840 miles
    Test number
    442242616490
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap in poor condition should be replaced .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Recommend replacing belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail166,840 miles (+10,751)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,840 miles
    Test number
    450506330477
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap in poor condition should be replaced .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Recommend replacing belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass156,089 miles (+13,561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,089 miles
    Test number
    829462938757
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels leaking oil
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radius arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass142,528 miles (+3,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    142,528 miles
    Test number
    721753974047
    • AdvisoryFront o/s and n/s front swivel joints slight leak

  11. Pass138,738 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    138,738 miles
    Test number
    199763512230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub swivel seal has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing

  12. Fail138,685 miles (+4,635)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,685 miles
    Test number
    376147767963
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked inside and out (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering wheel loose (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub swivel seal has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing

  13. Pass134,050 miles (+9,326)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    134,050 miles
    Test number
    635666285089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    124,724 miles
    Test number
    269863794008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail124,724 miles (+2,814)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,724 miles
    Test number
    559673594098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass121,910 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    121,910 miles
    Test number
    129906783447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear pads wearing thin and discs worn
    • NoteUnderbody corroded

  17. Fail121,910 miles (+4,062)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,910 miles
    Test number
    677756283030
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear pads wearing thin and discs worn
    • NoteUnderbody corroded

  18. Pass117,848 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    117,848 miles
    Test number
    909926582037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,990 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    113,990 miles
    Test number
    197615791079
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail113,971 miles (+5,513)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,971 miles
    Test number
    376632891089
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass108,458 miles (+3,236)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,458 miles
    Test number
    432092980092
    • NoteOIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE.
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
    • NoteWIPER ARM LINKAGES WORN.

  22. Pass105,222 miles (+3,353)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    105,222 miles
    Test number
    173013189405
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blades split
    • NoteSlight wear at o/s steering damper bush

  23. Pass101,869 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    101,869 miles
    Test number
    734464438175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail93,808 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,808 miles
    Test number
    263243847151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  25. Pass93,808 miles (+8,829)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,808 miles
    Test number
    882953747166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    250986746193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T557 AOH

Does T557 AOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T557 AOH is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T557 AOH?
The MOT on T557 AOH is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T557 AOH done?
T557 AOH was recorded at 200,730 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,739 miles a year.
Has T557 AOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 AOH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T557 AOH 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 T557 AOH find?
T557 AOH passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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