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Land Rover Defender

Grey and Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T558 RTOMOT history

T558 RTO is a grey and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 139,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
139,575 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T558 RTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T558 RTO was last recorded at 139,575 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 2,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2013: 64,288 miles, lower than 88,062 miles on 24 Apr 2012.

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
137,509 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,066 miles
Average per year
4,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,575 miles
  • 2025 – 137,509 miles
  • 2024 – 131,862 miles
  • 2023 – 125,020 miles
  • 2022 – 124,462 miles
  • 2021 – 122,111 miles
  • 2020 – 121,240 miles
  • 2019 – 120,763 miles
  • 2018 – 117,242 miles
  • 2017 – 112,533 miles
  • 2016 – 107,647 miles
  • 2015 – 103,269 miles
  • 2014 – 99,360 miles
  • 2013 – 94,399 miles
  • 2012 – 88,062 miles
  • 2011 – 80,649 miles
  • 2010 – 71,619 miles
  • 2009 – 65,871 miles
  • 2008 – 60,619 miles
  • 2007 – 55,342 miles
  • 2006 – 49,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,575 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrosionRecorded at 3 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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

35 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,575 miles (+2,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    139,575 miles
    Test number
    419309709154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  2. Pass137,509 miles (+5,647)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    137,509 miles
    Test number
    858926345145
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,862 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,862 miles
    Test number
    276274595894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail131,861 miles (+6,841)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,861 miles
    Test number
    275024143983
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,020 miles (+558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,020 miles
    Test number
    306205679138
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,462 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,462 miles
    Test number
    627286294079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  7. Fail124,456 miles (+2,345)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,456 miles
    Test number
    703160409325
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  8. Pass122,111 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    122,111 miles
    Test number
    387448811677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,110 miles (+870)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,110 miles
    Test number
    982236492520
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking Filter assembly (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass121,240 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    121,240 miles
    Test number
    587613108207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,763 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,763 miles
    Test number
    275220564108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail120,762 miles (+3,520)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,762 miles
    Test number
    914608944715
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Primary ball joint on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass117,242 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,242 miles
    Test number
    328238816173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail117,239 miles (+4,706)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,239 miles
    Test number
    640095846952
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHorn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass112,533 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,533 miles
    Test number
    577240372599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,530 miles (+4,883)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,530 miles
    Test number
    753555997728
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear both brake discs corroded

  17. Pass107,647 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,647 miles
    Test number
    651697962797
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail107,626 miles (+4,357)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,626 miles
    Test number
    917825112802
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers park in swept area (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass103,269 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,269 miles
    Test number
    956221215188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSome corrosion around body mounts.
    • NoteExhaust corroded.

  20. Fail103,267 miles (+3,907)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,267 miles
    Test number
    578571915112
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSome corrosion around body mounts.
    • NoteExhaust corroded.

  21. Pass99,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,360 miles
    Test number
    595753714178
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail99,356 miles (+4,957)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,356 miles
    Test number
    476733514134
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass94,399 miles (+30,111)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,399 miles
    Test number
    255537523436
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront registration plates,one obscured the other not vertical

  24. Fail64,288 miles (-23,774)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,288 miles
    Test number
    988323813120
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass88,062 miles (+7,413)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,062 miles
    Test number
    425585712146
    • NoteOffside wiper arm insecure
    • NoteRear cross member corroding

  26. Pass80,649 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,649 miles
    Test number
    385196111137
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteLittle reserve on hand brake

  27. Fail80,649 miles (+9,030)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,649 miles
    Test number
    645346511104
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteLittle reserve on hand brake

  28. Pass71,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,619 miles
    Test number
    802768710131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail71,619 miles (+5,748)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,619 miles
    Test number
    553066710135
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NotePossible fuel leak from filter

  30. Pass65,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,871 miles
    Test number
    581879619123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail65,869 miles (+5,250)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,869 miles
    Test number
    853249119163
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  32. Pass60,619 miles (+5,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,619 miles
    Test number
    830129388000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  33. Fail55,342 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,342 miles
    Test number
    491479467036
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  34. Pass55,342 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,342 miles
    Test number
    932389667034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass49,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,423 miles
    Test number
    152120376089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T558 RTO

Does T558 RTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T558 RTO is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T558 RTO?
The MOT on T558 RTO is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T558 RTO done?
T558 RTO was recorded at 139,575 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,412 miles a year.
Has T558 RTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T558 RTO has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T558 RTO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T558 RTO find?
T558 RTO passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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