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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T55 GOVMOT history

T55 GOV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 227,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
227,558 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 GOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 GOV was last recorded at 227,558 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 9,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2012: 10,134 miles, lower than 99,383 miles on 15 Jul 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,583 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,975 miles
Average per year
7,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 227,558 miles
  • 2025 – 217,583 miles
  • 2024 – 211,205 miles
  • 2023 – 203,782 miles
  • 2022 – 193,343 miles
  • 2021 – 180,567 miles
  • 2020 – 169,902 miles
  • 2019 – 159,193 miles
  • 2018 – 148,676 miles
  • 2017 – 137,788 miles
  • 2016 – 130,062 miles
  • 2015 – 116,336 miles
  • 2014 – 111,332 miles
  • 2013 – 105,038 miles
  • 2012 – 102,022 miles
  • 2011 – 99,383 miles
  • 2010 – 94,765 miles
  • 2009 – 87,521 miles
  • 2007 – 82,074 miles
  • 2006 – 75,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,558 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,558 miles (+9,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    227,558 miles
    Test number
    939501405994
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass217,583 miles (+6,378)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    217,583 miles
    Test number
    766285497060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass211,205 miles (+7,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    211,205 miles
    Test number
    248657127581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower power steering pipe seepage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transferbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis undersealed

  4. Pass203,782 miles (+10,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    203,782 miles
    Test number
    597670544599
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced x member (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass193,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    193,343 miles
    Test number
    797607671929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail193,343 miles (+12,776)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,343 miles
    Test number
    788941288654
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass180,567 miles (+10,665)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    180,567 miles
    Test number
    375541815304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass169,902 miles (+10,709)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    169,902 miles
    Test number
    972182948608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Tow Pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Tow Pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass159,193 miles (+10,517)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    159,193 miles
    Test number
    304816943484
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass148,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,676 miles
    Test number
    522007286312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail148,676 miles (+10,888)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,676 miles
    Test number
    900691345681
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass137,788 miles (+7,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    137,788 miles
    Test number
    988787721898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel Bearing Play

  13. Pass130,062 miles (+13,726)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,062 miles
    Test number
    931812540636
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass116,336 miles (+184)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,336 miles
    Test number
    999963885150
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLight perishing on front tyre sidewalls
    • NoteO/s rear disc corroded

  15. Fail116,152 miles (+4,820)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,152 miles
    Test number
    255097475138
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLight perishing on front tyre sidewalls
    • NoteO/s rear disc corroded

  16. Pass111,332 miles (+6,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    111,332 miles
    Test number
    296080314203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass105,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,038 miles
    Test number
    367127373182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    128426673191
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass102,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    102,022 miles
    Test number
    665323872185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail10,134 miles (-89,249)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,134 miles
    Test number
    349573772139
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

  21. Pass99,383 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    99,383 miles
    Test number
    809236091125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,765 miles (+7,244)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    94,765 miles
    Test number
    653597130186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    87,521 miles
    Test number
    421444939165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    682417428150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,074 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,074 miles
    Test number
    970686237145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    75,702 miles
    Test number
    630916726143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 GOV

Does T55 GOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 GOV is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 GOV?
The MOT on T55 GOV is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 GOV done?
T55 GOV was recorded at 227,558 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 7,490 miles a year.
Has T55 GOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 GOV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T55 GOV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 GOV find?
T55 GOV passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; oil leak, but not excessive transfer box.

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