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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,402 cc

T55 BSTMOT history

T55 BST is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 56,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
56,708 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 BST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 BST was last recorded at 56,708 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,704 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,708 miles
  • 2025 – 52,649 miles
  • 2024 – 45,714 miles
  • 2023 – 38,792 miles
  • 2022 – 30,690 miles
  • 2021 – 28,498 miles
  • 2020 – 26,119 miles
  • 2019 – 25,044 miles
  • 2017 – 23,908 miles
  • 2016 – 23,153 miles
  • 2015 – 20,583 miles
  • 2014 – 19,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,708 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of wheel (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,708 miles (+4)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    56,708 miles
    Test number
    419282610494
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of wheel (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail56,704 miles (+121)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,704 miles
    Test number
    753783514164
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of wheel (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail56,583 miles (+3,934)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,583 miles
    Test number
    747550532943
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of wheel (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass52,649 miles (+6,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    52,649 miles
    Test number
    181869003170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass45,714 miles (+6,922)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    45,714 miles
    Test number
    685028206407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    38,792 miles
    Test number
    601979753418
    • AdvisoryRear diff weaping

  7. Fail38,792 miles (+8,102)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,792 miles
    Test number
    223045126702
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear diff weaping

  8. Pass30,690 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    30,690 miles
    Test number
    878147984530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,498 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    28,498 miles
    Test number
    411555561775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,119 miles
    Test number
    303577242216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail26,116 miles (+1,072)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,116 miles
    Test number
    431544101807
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  12. Pass25,044 miles (+1,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,044 miles
    Test number
    595530510553
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass23,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    23,908 miles
    Test number
    210893314555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,908 miles (+755)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,908 miles
    Test number
    199860705814
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass23,153 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    23,153 miles
    Test number
    727746337482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,583 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,583 miles
    Test number
    406783305242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,124 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    19,124 miles
    Test number
    526791734268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    18,393 miles
    Test number
    588087894063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 BST

Does T55 BST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 BST is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 BST?
The MOT on T55 BST is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 BST done?
T55 BST was recorded at 56,708 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 3,232 miles a year.
Has T55 BST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 BST has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 BST 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 T55 BST find?
T55 BST passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of wheel; rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame joint; coil spring corroded all, and 2 more.

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