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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,401 cc

T55 PFPMOT history

T55 PFP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 50,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,531 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 PFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 PFP was last recorded at 50,531 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,531 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,531 miles
  • 2025 – 49,846 miles
  • 2024 – 48,790 miles
  • 2023 – 48,263 miles
  • 2022 – 47,387 miles
  • 2021 – 44,714 miles
  • 2020 – 42,930 miles
  • 2019 – 39,369 miles
  • 2018 – 35,394 miles
  • 2017 – 30,270 miles
  • 2016 – 23,152 miles
  • 2015 – 14,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,531 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding brake caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,531 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,531 miles
    Test number
    367212949359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail50,531 miles (+685)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,531 miles
    Test number
    177001586649
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass49,846 miles (+1,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,846 miles
    Test number
    662857986081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass48,790 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,790 miles
    Test number
    982225856704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,263 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,263 miles
    Test number
    127808450742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,387 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,387 miles
    Test number
    217090905537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Fail47,382 miles (+2,668)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,382 miles
    Test number
    956821905931
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body panel slightly loose support bracket to chassis corroded and broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body panel slightly loose support bracket to chassis corroded and broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass44,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,714 miles
    Test number
    678958574920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,714 miles (+1,784)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,714 miles
    Test number
    249112517637
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass42,930 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,930 miles
    Test number
    368808786842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,369 miles
    Test number
    537553367075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,369 miles (+3,975)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,369 miles
    Test number
    427103326244
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass35,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,394 miles
    Test number
    984987665839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,394 miles (+5,124)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,394 miles
    Test number
    749542024809
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass30,270 miles (+7,118)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,270 miles
    Test number
    993006576568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,152 miles (+8,446)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,152 miles
    Test number
    696389615537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail14,706 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,706 miles
    Test number
    108057655083
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
  18. Pass14,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,706 miles
    Test number
    336007255007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 PFP

Does T55 PFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 PFP is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 PFP?
The MOT on T55 PFP is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 PFP done?
T55 PFP was recorded at 50,531 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 3,257 miles a year.
Has T55 PFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 PFP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 PFP 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 PFP find?
T55 PFP passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside from flexi to caliper; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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