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Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

T55 HUEMOT history

T55 HUE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,232 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 HUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 HUE was last recorded at 76,232 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,995 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
237 miles
Average per year
2,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,232 miles
  • 2025 – 75,995 miles
  • 2024 – 75,822 miles
  • 2023 – 75,336 miles
  • 2021 – 70,004 miles
  • 2020 – 61,060 miles
  • 2019 – 60,839 miles
  • 2018 – 60,402 miles
  • 2017 – 59,574 miles
  • 2016 – 58,689 miles
  • 2015 – 56,515 miles
  • 2014 – 54,532 miles
  • 2013 – 50,423 miles
  • 2012 – 45,461 miles
  • 2011 – 40,667 miles
  • 2010 – 36,164 miles
  • 2009 – 30,947 miles
  • 2008 – 26,653 miles
  • 2007 – 20,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,232 miles
  • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle sway bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,232 miles (+237)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,232 miles
    Test number
    622136491918
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle sway bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass75,995 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,995 miles
    Test number
    295355474813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,822 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,822 miles
    Test number
    122718259447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,336 miles (+5,332)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,336 miles
    Test number
    669923843970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,004 miles (+8,944)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,004 miles
    Test number
    171055500338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,060 miles
    Test number
    998132681489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,060 miles (+221)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,060 miles
    Test number
    698689191218
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose refit (1.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure refit (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high adjust both (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass60,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,839 miles
    Test number
    968027241786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,839 miles (+437)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,839 miles
    Test number
    358067755675
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high adjust (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass60,402 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,402 miles
    Test number
    541100729155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,574 miles (+885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,574 miles
    Test number
    244380149719
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system and hangers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
  12. Pass58,689 miles (+2,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,689 miles
    Test number
    563915498978
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine , gearbox , and rear diff
  13. Pass56,515 miles (+1,983)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,515 miles
    Test number
    637516535056
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak on gearbox
    • NoteOil leak on rear diff
  14. Pass54,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,532 miles
    Test number
    759464234042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,532 miles (+4,109)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,532 miles
    Test number
    617352034074
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
  16. Pass50,423 miles (+4,962)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,423 miles
    Test number
    128339533405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,461 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,461 miles
    Test number
    725733622014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,667 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,667 miles
    Test number
    639937221084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,164 miles (+5,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,164 miles
    Test number
    434739310060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  20. Pass30,947 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,947 miles
    Test number
    131097029051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,653 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,653 miles
    Test number
    241196118089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,907 miles
    Test number
    864863827059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 HUE

Does T55 HUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 HUE is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 HUE?
The MOT on T55 HUE is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 HUE done?
T55 HUE was recorded at 76,232 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,881 miles a year.
Has T55 HUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 HUE has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T55 HUE 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 HUE find?
T55 HUE passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle sway bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, and 1 more.

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