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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T955 SKHMOT history

T955 SKH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
136,623 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T955 SKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T955 SKH was last recorded at 136,623 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 2,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2010: 11,040 miles, lower than 84,650 miles on 23 Apr 2009.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,921 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,702 miles
Average per year
3,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,623 miles
  • 2025 – 133,921 miles
  • 2024 – 131,385 miles
  • 2023 – 130,056 miles
  • 2022 – 128,964 miles
  • 2021 – 124,736 miles
  • 2020 – 120,484 miles
  • 2019 – 117,344 miles
  • 2018 – 114,414 miles
  • 2017 – 112,165 miles
  • 2016 – 110,113 miles
  • 2015 – 107,882 miles
  • 2014 – 104,759 miles
  • 2013 – 99,801 miles
  • 2012 – 97,019 miles
  • 2011 – 94,642 miles
  • 2010 – 11,040 miles
  • 2009 – 84,650 miles
  • 2008 – 78,247 miles
  • 2007 – 69,847 miles
  • 2006 – 59,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,623 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f rear track rod end boot perishing/ cracking not split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive front diff weaping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff weapimg oil (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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,623 miles (+2,702)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    136,623 miles
    Test number
    131567503245
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f rear track rod end boot perishing/ cracking not split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive front diff weaping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff weapimg oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,921 miles (+2,536)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    133,921 miles
    Test number
    558576638281
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,385 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    131,385 miles
    Test number
    210184673536
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail131,385 miles (+1,329)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,385 miles
    Test number
    383562222012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high prs (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,056 miles (+1,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    130,056 miles
    Test number
    337379860051
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,964 miles (+4,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    128,964 miles
    Test number
    621051101405
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWater leak

  7. Pass124,736 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    124,736 miles
    Test number
    778147249401
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,726 miles (+4,242)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,726 miles
    Test number
    981037827913
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,484 miles (+3,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    120,484 miles
    Test number
    968315671200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,344 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,344 miles
    Test number
    177655528262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,341 miles (+2,927)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,341 miles
    Test number
    105027095807
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass114,414 miles (+2,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,414 miles
    Test number
    832277699616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass112,165 miles (+2,052)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,165 miles
    Test number
    781804661070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass110,113 miles (+2,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,113 miles
    Test number
    741962371756
    • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension bump stop is missing
    • AdvisorySteering damper offside bush wear / minor play

  15. Fail107,882 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,882 miles
    Test number
    795013535132
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteEngine air intake pipe is disconnected at filter housing
    • NoteHeadlamp light output is slightly reduced
    • NoteNearside rear suspension bump stop is missing
    • NoteSteering damper offside bush wear / minor play

  16. Pass107,882 miles (+3,123)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,882 miles
    Test number
    898353235118
    • NoteEngine air intake pipe is disconnected at filter housing
    • NoteHeadlamp light output is slightly reduced
    • NoteNearside rear suspension bump stop is missing
    • NoteSteering damper offside bush wear / minor play

  17. Pass104,759 miles (+37)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    104,759 miles
    Test number
    595405114130
    • NoteO/s steering damper bush has play
    • NoteO/s/f hub seal leaking

  18. Fail104,722 miles (+4,921)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,722 miles
    Test number
    386032414191
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s steering damper bush has play
    • NoteO/s/f hub seal leaking

  19. Pass99,801 miles (+2,782)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,801 miles
    Test number
    386795403142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSteering drop arm joint dirt seal damaged

  20. Pass97,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    219453722180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  21. Fail97,019 miles (+2,377)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    877931822195
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  22. Pass94,642 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    94,642 miles
    Test number
    808821011111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s centre outrigger slightly corroded

  23. Fail94,642 miles (+83,602)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,642 miles
    Test number
    576119901131
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s centre outrigger slightly corroded

  24. Pass11,040 miles (-73,610)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    11,040 miles
    Test number
    212210120478
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass84,650 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    84,650 miles
    Test number
    820863319170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,247 miles (+8,400)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,247 miles
    Test number
    853273428143
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass69,847 miles (+10,347)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,847 miles
    Test number
    942528307198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,500 miles
    Test number
    351517216157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T955 SKH

Does T955 SKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T955 SKH is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T955 SKH?
The MOT on T955 SKH is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T955 SKH done?
T955 SKH was recorded at 136,623 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 3,829 miles a year.
Has T955 SKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T955 SKH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T955 SKH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T955 SKH find?
T955 SKH passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f rear track rod end boot perishing/ cracking not split; brake pedal wearing smooth; front oil leak, but not excessive front diff weaping oil, and 7 more.

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