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Land Rover Defender

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

T558 VAJMOT history

T558 VAJ is a green and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 109,661 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,661 km
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
465 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T558 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T558 VAJ was last recorded at 109,661 km on 4 Feb 2026, 186 km more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,475 km · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
186 km
Average per year
465 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,661 km
  • 2025 – 109,475 km
  • 2024 – 109,406 km
  • 2023 – 109,019 km
  • 2022 – 108,364 km
  • 2021 – 107,435 km
  • 2020 – 106,898 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,661 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 27 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,661 km (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,661 km
    Test number
    850625814218
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,475 km (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,475 km
    Test number
    384838253121
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,406 km (+387)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,406 km
    Test number
    340101910551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,019 km (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,019 km
    Test number
    203999609441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,008 km (+644)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,008 km
    Test number
    249620106990
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass108,364 km (+929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,364 km
    Test number
    805536285574
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass107,435 km (+537)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,435 km
    Test number
    118399237245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,898 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,898 km
    Test number
    711683747415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Questions about T558 VAJ

Does T558 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T558 VAJ is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T558 VAJ?
The MOT on T558 VAJ is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T558 VAJ done?
T558 VAJ was recorded at 109,661 km at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 465 km a year.
Has T558 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T558 VAJ has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T558 VAJ 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 T558 VAJ find?
T558 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive sump.

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