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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

X55 MUDMOT history

X55 MUD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2024.

X55 MUD black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2025
Mileage
139,625 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 MUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 MUD was last recorded at 139,625 miles on 23 Aug 2024, 2,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2017: 112,828 miles, lower than 112,829 miles on 25 Aug 2017.

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
137,031 miles · 21 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,594 miles
Average per year
5,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,625 miles
  • 2023 – 137,031 miles
  • 2022 – 127,757 miles
  • 2021 – 125,113 miles
  • 2020 – 119,096 miles
  • 2019 – 116,404 miles
  • 2018 – 114,614 miles
  • 2017 – 112,828 miles
  • 2016 – 108,564 miles
  • 2015 – 100,051 miles
  • 2014 – 93,998 miles
  • 2013 – 88,395 miles
  • 2012 – 79,484 miles
  • 2011 – 65,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,625 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,625 miles (+2,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,625 miles
    Test number
    539125846193
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass137,031 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,031 miles
    Test number
    143958695909
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail137,031 miles (+9,274)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,031 miles
    Test number
    700464935217
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass127,757 miles (+2,644)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,757 miles
    Test number
    156023935671
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass125,113 miles (+6,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,113 miles
    Test number
    708116381281
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material allmetal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass119,096 miles (+2,692)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,096 miles
    Test number
    852028358584
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth chrome ball seal weeping

  7. Pass116,404 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,404 miles
    Test number
    738060163271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid bottle (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail116,404 miles (+1,790)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,404 miles
    Test number
    226219015004
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid bottle (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass114,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,614 miles
    Test number
    160175797322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail114,614 miles (+1,786)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,614 miles
    Test number
    194709795616
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass112,828 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,828 miles
    Test number
    685302861401
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail112,829 miles (+4,265)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,829 miles
    Test number
    783346523427
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass108,564 miles (+8,513)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,564 miles
    Test number
    365235935676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak transfer box

  14. Pass100,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,051 miles
    Test number
    947486908652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking

  15. Fail100,051 miles (+6,053)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,051 miles
    Test number
    936989946193
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking

  16. Pass93,998 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,998 miles
    Test number
    218690444273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,395 miles (+8,911)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,395 miles
    Test number
    926781563283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,484 miles (+14,398)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,484 miles
    Test number
    195551202284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,086 miles
    Test number
    837797721085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X55 MUD

Does X55 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X55 MUD expired on 24 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X55 MUD?
The MOT on X55 MUD expired on 24 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X55 MUD done?
X55 MUD was recorded at 139,625 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2024, an average of 5,492 miles a year.
Has X55 MUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 MUD has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X55 MUD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X55 MUD find?
X55 MUD passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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